Despite strong research that shows eating regular daily servings of
'powerhouse' fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of chronic
disease, new research out of the US says people are not eating
enough 'because they...
German herbal tea company Martin Bauer says it is the first to
successfully cultivate Devil's Claw, a plant native to Southern and
Eastern Africa previously only grown in the wild.
Dutch vitamins and ingredients company DSM says its new sports
drink, PeptoProSports, has cleared tests for banned substances,
ahead of its launch during this year's Olympics.
Extracts of sage and lemon balm appear to improve memory and reduce
agitation in a preliminary study of people with dementia, said
researchers at a conference in the UK last week.
A new method to detect deficiency of vitamin B12, which often goes
undetected under current testing procedures, could make it much
easier to identify malabsorption of the vitamin in patients, which
can lead to anaemia and severe health...
Vitamin E may lower the risk of pneumonia in some smokers, report
researchers, who say their findings warrant further investigation
of the immune protection offered by the vitamin.
A significant slice of a $20m research budget will go towards
developing healthy, tasty, convenient foods for the Australian
market, with a new national programme designed to meet demand for
one-stop, guilt-free indulgence.
Older women with low levels of vitamin B12 are more likely to
experience rapid bone loss, according to new research, which helps
to establish the importance of the vitamin in bone health.
Spanish manufacturer Vitatene moves one step closer towards market
approval for its lycopene food ingredient derived from the fungus
Blakeslea trispora with the UK's novel foods committee
satisfied by safety evidence provided...
Famous tennis players including Tim Henman and Andre Agassi have
been asked to join a new task force set up to help players 'manage
the risk' associated with taking supplements.
Dietary fibre from fruits and vegetables provides essential food
for bacteria in the colon needed to fight off pathogens, say US
researchers, explaining why fruit and vegetables are so important
in protecting against colon disease.
Milk and cheese remain staples of diet in most parts of the world,
but yoghurt continues to be the main engine for growth in the
global market, not least because of its versatility as a functional
product, according a recent report...
Irish dairy company Glanbia has taken a significant hit to profits
and turnover to restructure its operations around a more focused
ingredients and nutritional foods business.
The French are the most weight-conscious Europeans, reveals a new
study, with almost a third constantly trying to lose weight. They
are also the biggest eaters of 'light' foods and most likely to
check labels for lower calories,...
Germany is Europe's largest soft drink market with the UK following
fast behind, reports a new study that predicts consumption will
soar to 186 litres per person per year by 2007.
UK drug development company Phytopharm has raised approximately
£6.5 million (€9.7m) through a new share placement in preparation
for future supply of its plant-based appetite suppressant to
manufacturers of meal replacements.
Almost one in four (23 per cent) German adults admits to often
skipping meals to keep their weight down - a massive 17.5 million
people. But according to a new survey of European dieting habits,
Germans are also the least likely to...
Long-term supplementation with a synthetic zeaxanthin product
significantly increased plasma levels of the carotenoid, thought to
protect against degeneration of eye health, report researchers from
DSM Nutritional Products.
Australian supplement maker Blackmores has seen sales and profits
surge after an investigation into quality control last year removed
competitor Pan Pharmaceutical's products from the market.
Taking a carbohydrate supplement after exercise helps to slow
breakdown of muscle protein, report researchers, clarifying the
role of complex sugars in sports nutrition.
The US-based natural food group Hain Celestial is snapping up
German manufacturer of soy, oat and rice-based drinks Natumi,
expanding its operations in Europe and giving it access to a
non-dairy production facility in the region.
Swedish probiotics developer BioGaia, made significant progress
towards profitability in the past year thanks to a take-off in
higher margin sales in Japan.
Diminished hearing may be a further side effect of
hormone-replacement therapy (HRT), according to a small pilot study
funded by the US National Institutes of Health.
Dosic, the Chinese evening primrose oil supplier, pulled off a 30
per cent climb in European sales last year - with a mature product
in a mature market - by addressing the crux problem for all Chinese
producers targeting Europe.
Royal Wessanen, the Dutch health food producer, suffered a
turbulent 2003, as it set about restoring the fortunes of the US
Tree of Life business that now makes up two-thirds of the group's
sales.
Plant sterols, recognised for their cholesterol-lowering power when
added to margarines and other fats, are just as effective in
reducing low-density lipoprotein, or 'bad' cholesterol levels, when
added to orange juice,...
Plant oestrogens, such as isoflavones or lignans, do not appear to
have any effect on reducing breast cancer risk in Western women,
report Dutch researchers.
US scientists have created purple tomatoes that include
anthocyanins, the antioxidant pigments in red wine believed to
prevent heart disease but not normally found in domestic varieties
of the fruit.
Norwegian CLA company Natural has reported its biggest profits
since first listing five years ago, thanks to initial payments from
a major licensing deal last year, which significantly boosted first
half revenue and reduced operating...
Scientists in Denmark are to investigate whether a radical
suggestion from the US about turning the 'food pyramid' on its head
- and therefore eating more foods such as rice and bread than is
traditionally considered healthy...
Men at high risk of heart disease could consider adding soy protein
to their diets to reduce their chances of developing the disease,
the world's biggest killer, report researchers.
Human neural stem cells, exposed in a lab dish to the steroid DHEA,
exhibit a remarkable uptick in growth rates, suggesting that the
hormone may play a role in helping the brain produce new cells,
according to a new study published...
Cognis, the speciality chemicals company, suffered a tough year in
the nutritional ingredients market, with a long-awaited surge in
the growth of its natural vitamin E sales undermined by adverse
currency movements.
Irish dairy firm Glanbia is to invest €15 million in a new
innovation centre to develop functional foods and health
ingredients, Ireland's Minister for Agriculture and Food Joe Walsh
revealed yesterday.
Preventing malnutrition and hunger in pregnant women and children
could stop the onset of obesity in later life, finds a study
released last week by the UN-backed Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO). With an estimated 115 million...
Another milk marketed to help consumers sleep better goes on sale
in the UK this week, where a third of all adults are said to be
affected by sleeping problems.
Belgium's Orafti group is investing €165 million in a second
chicory-extraction plant in Chile to respond to fast-growing demand
for inulin and oligofructose.
Global sports and energy drinks showed continued growth in 2003,
far outpacing soft drinks in general with a 7 per cent increase,
according to new data from beverage industry analysts Canadean.
Dutch chemicals company DSM is cutting a further 500 jobs in
support services and manufacturing staff departments to improve
performance at its Geleen production site, it said today.