The antioxidant content of tea could mean that drinking three or
more cups a day could reduce the risk of a wide range of health
problems, ranging from cancer to heart disease, and may even be
healthier than water, says a review from...
Norway's Epax has announced it has gained approval from Australia's
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to provide high
concentration omega-3 to the Australian market.
The world's foremost chewing gum producer, the Wm Wrigley Jr
Company, is set to make inroads into the growing functional
confectionery market with a new gum to combat bad breath.
Increasing the vitamin D intake, from supplements, diet or sun
exposure, could cut the risk of falls in the elderly, says a cohort
study from the Netherlands.
Australian health ingredients business Clover said sales of its
omega-3 oil and powders increased 21 per cent during the year on
higher demand from the supplement and infant nutrition sectors.
Sales of yoghurt in the UK are set to increase by 40 per cent over
the next five years, and smash the £2bn barrier by 2011, with
surging functional yoghurt drinks driving sales.
Researchers in Australia have reported that salmon fed oil made
from one of the country's most damaging noxious weeds could produce
more omega-3 for human consumption.
The directors of the consumer group, Consumers For Health Choice
(CHC), have released their final version of the comments submitted
to the European Commission regarding the Maximum and Minimum
Permitted Levels for Vitamins and Minerals...
Tyrosol, the most abundant biophenol in olive oil, could boost a
cell's antioxidant defences, despite only being a weak antioxidant
itself, says new research from Italy.
Tomatoes genetically modified to have high flavonoid content could
reduce the levels of a protein in a mouse that is associated with
inflammation, diabetes and heart disease in humans, says a study by
BASF, TNO and two universities...
Food and beverage makers could soon tap into a range of new
ingredients with a healthy twist as sugar and sweetener firm Tate
& Lyle launches a new venture capital arm to focus on
next-generation ingredients.
Cargill has indicated that it may take its Regenasure glucosamine
chondroitin ingredient into functional beverages - yet it has
emerged that another company's foray into the market has not proved
positive, raising questions as...
Isoflavones in the their aglycone form are absorbed faster and in
bigger amounts from soy milk than the glucoside form, reports a new
study from Yakult.
Bakeries in Australia and New Zealand may be required to use only
iodised salt in the future, if a proposal from the countries' food
regulator is approved.
Cargill is seeking the go ahead for its Regenasure vegetarian
glucosamine hydrochloride to be used in functional beverages, which
would open up a whole new area for the joint health market in
Europe.
As it continues to expand, Decision News Media is currently seeking
two new journalists to join its Pharmaceutical & Science News
Group in Central London.
Israeli flavours and ingredients supplier Frutarom has reported
sales growth in Q2 2006 to US$72.3m. Although profits were impacted
by price drops in natural raw materials and energy price hikes, new
acquisitions are still on the...
Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) could prevent
weight and fat gain at times of the year when people are most
susceptible, as well as during the natural ageing process, says a
new study supported by Cognis.
Using phytosterol and stanol enriched margarines in everyday life
stabilises cholesterol levels in a free living population, and can
reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, says a post-launch
monitoring study of the functional...
Food scientists are becoming a rare species in Britain, and things
won't change unless schools and food firms start telling young
people there is more to food than a supermarket depot.
A review of studies using the herb kava to combat anxiety has
reported some positive results and only mild adverse events, giving
a much-needed boost to the herb's record despite the need for
longer safety and efficacy trials.
German chemicals group BASF is set to expand the market for
Lactobacillus healthy bacteria derived from yoghurt, with the
introduction of a raft of products for dental health and personal
hygiene.
Consuming antioxidant-enriched foods on a regular basis could
improve immune function, and might ultimately help people live
longer, if the results of a new animal study also apply to humans.
Different types of honey have similar glycaemic indexes, and
because of its potential health benefits ranging from prebiotic to
antioxidant it could be substituted for sugar, says a new study
from the US.
The science supporting the health benefits of tomatoes,
particularly processed tomato products and extracts, is much
stronger than that behind pure lycopene, says a new review.
The movement towards ensuring nutritional ingredients are suitable
for all consumers, no matter what restrictions their religion or
lifestyle may pose has been picked up by tocotrienol producer
Carotech, which has received Halal certification...
Cargill's focus at this year's Health Ingredients Europe exhibition
will be on functional ingredient solutions and the identification
of emerging market trends.
Ginseng, one of the most well known traditional herbals, may
improve survival rates and quality of life for breast cancer
patients, suggests a study based in China, but experts have urged
caution over the results.
Burcon Nutrisciences has been granted a European patent for its
flax oil seed-derived novel protein isolate and production, and
signalled that it will continue developing technologies from
sources besides its canola, which now forms...
Leatherhead Food International is proposing to conduct major market
research into the Western European industrial fruits market, aiming
to shed light on how use of fruits in packaged foods may improve
their healthy image.
The mushroom industry's future is positive due to changing public
perceptions of the fungus, but the industry needs restructuring to
keep up with growing demands and declining profits.
Spain's Lipofoods is seeking to enter the competitive European
phytosterols market, asking the UK's Food Standards Agency for an
opinion on the equivalence of its soya-derived ingredient to that
of ADM previously authorised...
A stable intake of the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, could
reduce the risk of age related macular degeneration by 43 per cent
in women under 75, says a new cohort study.
Consumers must be able to make an informed choice about the
vitamins and minerals they consume in supplements and functional
foods, FSA stakeholders stressed at the first of two meetings to
help the agency formulate a response to...
A diet high in saturated and trans fats combined with high copper
intake could lead to an accelerated rate of decline in mental
function, suggests a study from Chicago.
Last week's comment on the food industry's role in the rising
obesity epidemic has generated a flood of responses from readers
agreeing with or disputing our position that the industry deserves
a break. Some of the comments...
Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) are showing promise improving
insulin action, and decreasing circulating glucose levels, with rat
and human studies both reporting significant benefits.
South African start-up Cape Carotene is aiming to carve out a slice
of the European astaxanthin market, after receiving R3.7m (€0.4m)
in funding to develop its technology and establish a pilot
facility.
Eating a diet rich in the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid
(ALA), may positively affect 'bad' cholesterol levels in the
elderly, says a study from the Netherlands.
The anti-cancer action of compounds found in broccoli has been much
studied, but new research suggests that purer active compounds
could be obtained from woad, an ancient source of blue dye and
member of the same brassica plant family.
Dutch dairy firm Campina is aiming to reach critical mass in its
penetration of the North American functional and nutritional
ingredients sector, entering into a joint venture with Canada-based
Vitalus.
Danisco Cultures is ploughing research and innovation efforts into
studying the health promoting properties of its strains - a shrewd
move not only because of the impending EU health and nutrition
claims regulation but also since...
Eating a breakfast of omega-3 enriched eggs could improve blood
triglyceride levels, boost heart health, and help people reach
their omega-3 recommended intakes, says a study from Canada.
A small study from Greece has reported for the first time that
dietary supplementation with the olive extract, oleuropein, could
boost blood flow and reduce heart attack risk.
The flesh of grapes is just as heart healthy as the skin, says a
laboratory study by Italian and US researchers, a result that may
challenge the idea that red wine offers better cardiovascular
protection than white.
The sun might still be out over much of Europe, but August is the
month when retailers start placing their orders of products to help
boost the immune system and ward off coughs and colds over the
winter months.
Scientists in the US have received a $2 million grant from the
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease to investigate
if increased intake of antioxidants can protect against tick-borne
illnesses.