Burgundy has secured a patent for its botanical extract products
IridoForce and UTIrose which will help it to extend its presence in
the joint health and urinary health markets.
Food industry experts and academics are to convene next week to
debate the conflicts between modern food provisions and healthy
living, and how these could be considered in devising food
marketing strategies.
The potential uses of proteins and peptides to improve gut health
are to be explored through an industry-led collaborative project
launched by Leatherhead Food International today.
Regular consumption of sea buckthorn berries reduced levels of a
protein that is associated with inflammation, diabetes and heart
disease, say Finnish scientists.
DSM has today announced a major improvement package to boost profit
margins of its nutritional products division by €100m, which is
aimed at offsetting costs tied-up with acquiring Roche vitamins in
2003.
Eating a diet rich in blueberries may reduce the severity of
neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or cognitive
disorders relating to ageing, if results from an animal study can
be translated into humans.
Long-term supplementation with vitamin C may one day help prevent
diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye disease, if
preliminary results from animals can be reproduced in humans.
Barentz Europe has further strengthened its ingredients position on
the continent by stepping into a joint venture with another
company to break into the tough Swiss market.
DSM and Buhler today announced the opening production facility of
their Chinese joint venture Wuxi NutriRice Co, marking the imminent
start of the first commercial production of nutritionally-enriched
rice kernels for mixing with...
Using cinnamon as a functional ingredient may lead to slower
emptying of the stomach and reduce the rise in blood sugar after
eating, says a new study.
Israeli's Algatechnologies is considering ways to extend its
business beyond astaxanthin. It is investigating opportunities to
derive other nutritional ingredients and biofuel from microalgae.
Britain-based Phytopharm today announced a collaboration and
licence agreement with The Beijing Institute, for the development
of novel functional foods and pharmaceuticals.
LycoRed is introducing a new lycopene ingredient in the form of a
dried cherry tomato that is remarkably high in the antioxidant,
enabling foods to be fortified without complex regulatory
situations posing a barrier.
Omega-3 fatty acids may protect our eyes against the development
and progression of retinopathy, a deterioration of the retina, is
results from a mice study can be translated to humans.
The food industry must innovate to develop a wider range of
fibre-rich foods, says a new report from the British Nutrition
Foundation that also defines "fibre".
Using a supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) process to encapsulate
lycopene could lead to greater stability and offer important
advantages over the conventional method of encapsulation.
Israeli Enzymotec and Swedish specialty oil and fat manufacturer
AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) have entered into a joint venture to deliver
advanced lipids to the food industry - starting with InFat for
infant formulas and working towards...
Supplementation with the soy isoflavone genistein led to increases
in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, says a new
randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from Italy.
A newly characterised strain of probiotic bacteria may have
potential to kill Listeria monocytogenes, an often-lethal
pathogen in pregnant women, Irish researchers report.
Naturex is looking to protect the interests of maca growers and
communities in Peru by loosening restrictions surrounding its
patents on the herbal product.
Eating a low-carbohydrate diet, like the once fashionable Atkins
diet, may adversely affect the numbers of certain types of bacteria
in the gut of obese men, Scottish researchers have reported.
Orafti has announced the launch of a new long-term study into the
potential effects of prebiotic infant formulae on the development
of the infants immune system and the incidence of allergy in
infants.
A new mulberry powder, rich in a compound that inhibits the
digestion of carbohydrates, may have the potential to prevent
diabetes, suggests a new study from Japan.
Goji berry consumption in the UK has been significant for many
years, the UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has declared, meaning
the berry does not need to be authorised as a novel food.
Tate & Lyle has completed its majority stake
acquisition of the German family-run specialty ingredients
firm GC Hahn - a further step in its plans to focus on value-added
ingredients over commodities.
Italian firm INFA-Labochim has introduced a new alpha-lipoic acid
(ALA) pellet with increased stability that could open doors for the
antioxidant to wide range of nutraceutical combinations.
The board of the UK's Food Standards Agency yesterday gave the
go-ahead for the recommendation on mandatory folic acid
fortification be made to health ministers, but it remains unclear
whether the nutrient will be added to flour...
A bowlful of whole-wheat flake cereal and nonfat milk may work just
as effectively as specialized sports drink in boosting recovery
after exercise, researchers told attendees at the 54th Annual
Meeting of the American College of Sports...
The overall body of science does not support the view that organic
food is more nutritious than conventionally grown food, says a new
review from the British Nutrition Foundation.
Ireland's food safety regulator has urged the nation's food
industry to be more involved with the EU health claims process to
make the most of the opportunities it offers.
A diet rich in flavonoids, compounds in fruit, vegetables, coffee,
tea and chocolate, could reduce the decline in mental function
associated with age, says a new study from France.
Probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and then for the infants
after birth could reduce the incidence of eczema, suggests a new
clinical trial from Sweden.
A UK food safety panel is recommending that the mandatory addition
of folic acid should be made at the milling stage rather than at
the manufacturing stage, shifting the cost burden to suppliers.
ReGen and Metagenics are preparing for the launch of Colostrinin
with the presentation of data on the nutraceutical's potential for
cognitive function before a group that could be instrumental in its
success - natural health...
An increased intake of wholegrain-rich foods has been linked to
improvements in blood vessel health, says a new study that adds to
the heart-health benefits of a diet rich in wholegrains.
Two low doses of the prebiotic inulin every day can efficiently
boost levels of beneficial gut bacteria, and reduce levels of an
enzyme linked to colon cancer, says a new study sponsored by
Belgium's Cosucra.
Tate & Lyle has announced the introduction of a new line of
branded fibre ingredients called Promitor, which can be used in a
broad range of food products to help consumers meet fibre intake
targets.
Current choline recommendations may not be enough for some people,
suggests a new study which found requirements differed between men
and women, and pre- and post-menopausal women.
Folic acid does not decrease the risk of benign colorectal tumours
and may increase the likelihood of contracting some types
of tumours, say researchers - but the supplements industry urges
caution in light of documented benefits.
AXA Private Equity has confirmed its intention to acquire Diana
Ingredients from Cognetas for €710m - a move that indicates strong
potential for further growth by the French company.
The search for low glycaemic and slowly digestible starch
continues, with scientists from Purdue University reporting a new
starch that may lead to smaller spikes in blood sugar and perhaps
ease hunger pangs.