Daily supplements of the microalgae-derived supplement Immulina
boosted the immune system in healthy, young and elderly adults,
says a clinical study from Denmark.
Lonza is building the technological basis of its nutrition business
with the acquisition of assets from Canada's SAM Electron
Technologies, plus the license for innovative and ecological
vitamin K production technology.
The flora of South Africa is increasingly being studied as a source
of novel nutraceuticals, and Tulbaghia violacea (wild
garlic) may find a role in helping to lower blood pressure,
researchers told the 120th annual meeting of the...
Israel-based LycoRed will launch its line of vitamin B12
formulations at this month's Vitafoods in Geneva, offering industry
an alternative source for the vitamin.
French botanicals supplier Naturex is acquiring Italian player HP
Botanicals - building on the strong base it has been establishing
in the European market in parallel to its American interests.
The American Association of Cereal Chemists International (AACCI)
is meeting this week in Europe, where experts from the
international cereals and grains industry are discussing latest
developments in grain-based science and technology.
Astaxanthin, the carotenoid mostly associated with eye health,
stopped weight gain in mice fed a high-fat diet and offer an
interesting alternative to the blossoming weight management market
if results can be repeated in humans.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) extracted from green tea may
inhibit the production of inflammatory molecules associated with
and joint damage in people with rheumatoid arthritis, scientists
have reported.
French supplier Euringus is introducing a new organic pea fibre to
its ingredient range, which it expects will help food makers meet
demand for fibre-enriched products in Europe in the light of
consumer campaigns.
New Zealand ingredients innovator Keratec says it has
received approval for its entire Functional Keratin products
derived from sheep's wool are suitable for use in products for the
halal market.
Chocolate giants Hershey and Barry Callebaut, have teamed up for a
landmark partnership which will see the Swiss cocoa producer
providing the raw material for Hershey's chocolate products and
expanding facilities in South America.
A 250 gram serving of "Golden" Potatoes, engineered to produce high
quantities of of the pro-vitamin A beta-carotene, could provide
half the recommended daily intake of vitamin A, suggests new
research.
Collaboration between Spanish R&D company Genosa and Germany's
Aquanova has produced a nanoscale olive extract with soluble in
both water and fats, for use in healthy oils and supplements
worldwide.
Decline within Group Danone's Asian operations failed to dampen a
strong first quarter performance for the company as like-for-like
sales underwent a 10.1 per cent rise to €3.6bn.
Polyphenols, antioxidants linked to a long list of health benefits,
may not be so good for you when taken in larger doses found in
supplements and foritified foods, researchers have said.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has released its
proposals for elaborating nutrient profiles, one of the most
controversial elements of Europe's proposed health claims law.
A combination of different probiotics strains reduces the ability
of potentially pathogenic bacteria to colonise the gut more than
single strains, says new research that proposes industry should
look to expand research in this area.
Ireland has formally launched its marine functional foods research
programme, pledging to spend €5.2m towards becoming a leader in the
global market for foods with added health benefits.
Barry Callebaut is funding research aimed at discovering the
component in cocoa butter responsible for an observed improvement
in insulin sensitivity, with the ultimate aim of developing
chocolate products for diabetics.
The obesity epidemic has reached a crisis point, experts warn at
this week's European congress, and governments and the food
industry must gear up efforts to deal with it and prevent further
impact quality of life and life expectancy.
Frutarom is continuing its strategic shopping spree with the
acquisition of UK flavour firm Jupiter, less than a month after an
agreement to acquire Belmay.
Marketing strategies - two words that incorporate everything from
pseudo scientific research to shock value advertising campaigns.
But shouldn't honesty be the best policy?
Strawberries with alcohol may lead to an increase in antioxidant
capacity, says new research from Thailand and the US that suggests
a daiquiris could be classed as a health drink.
The Irish Commercial Court has judged that the Yoplait Essence
brand does not infringe on Danone's Essensis trademark, and that
the French dairy giant's trademark should be revoked, as it is not
a genuine market brand.
The results of the EU Childhood Obesity Programme indicate that
low-protein content in infant formula may have metabolic,
endocrinal and developmental benefits for babies - which may also
have an impact on obesity at a later age.
Oral supplements of lutein and zeaxanthin provided a four-fold
increase in protection from UV radiation-induced skin damage, says
a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled, multi-centre study,
co-funded by Kemin Health.
Cognis has reported strong sales and operating profits for full
year 2006 - results to which its wellness and sustainability focus
made significant contribution.
In the first of a new series of exclusive interviews, Professor Peter van Bladeren, Nestlé's director of science and research, tells Stephen Daniells how collaboration is key to innovation at the Nestlé Research Center.
Danish company, Chr. Hansen is to use the upcoming Vitafoods as the
launch pad for its new NutriPhy range of phytonutrients for dietary
supplements and functional foods.
The agreements just keep rolling in for Probi after the probiotic
company announced a new license agreement with an unnamed, but
well-established European food company.
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased risk of cancer,
researchers have told attendees at the annual meeting of the
American Association for Cancer Research, with results from a
clinical trial hoped to show benefits of high-dose...
Omega-3 supplementation of children with learning and behavioural
problems led to significant improvements, adding important data to
this high profile subject.
Consumption of broccoli and soy has been linked to lower risk of
certain cancers, and researchers have now proposed a mechanism to
explain how such foods may offer protection.
Martek has added a new patent to its store of European intellectual
property on ARA from Mortierella alpine microorganisms for
infant formulas, reinforcing its position after an opposition
hearing in 2005 narrowed the scope of the...
Low dose supplementation with L-carnitine tartrate may reduce
muscle damage and boost recovery after exercise, says a new study
partly funded by Lonza.
French plant extract supplier Naturex has added Hoodia gordonii to
its list of botanical extracts, and provides certification of
quality for the ingredient with increasing demand.
A superoxide dismutase (SOD) supplement, GliSODin, reduced the
severity of redness associated with sunburn by almost 10 per cent,
researchers from France have reported.
Chocolate giant Mars has filed a lawsuit against Natraceutical,
alleging that the Spanish company is infringing its patents on
polyphenol-rich cocoa extracts by selling CocoanOX extracts in the
United States.
Italian biotech Gnosis is undertaking a major drive for its
ingredients in UK and Ireland with a new distribution agreement
with S Black covering the high-potential markets.
A diet rich in fibre could cut the risk of developing colon cancer
by about 40 per cent, but appears to have no significant effects
against rectal cancer, says a new study that highlights the need
for clarification.
A team of Japanese, Bangladeshi and Kuwaiti researchers has
reported that dietary supplements of chitosan cut weight gain and
cholesterol levels in rats, research that enhances the limited
research already performed with the ingredient.
A dozen leading companies have signed up for a £10 million
partnership with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research
Council (BBSRC) to research bioactives and the role of nutrition in
health.
Frutarom is now offering the added value of omega-3 as part of its
food systems service for dairy products - a development that will
allow customers to tap opportunities in the functional dairy
market.
The European market for lycopene as a functional food ingredient
looks to be opening up, since Vitatene gained novel foods approval
for its ingredient derived from the Blakeslea trispora
fungus last year.