Irish ingredients group Kerry has unveiled plans to target the
growing market for soy-based health foods with the creation of a
new subsidiary, Nutriant.
Researchers from the USDA's Agricultural Research Centre and Purdue
University have created a tomato which has nearly three-and-a-half
times the usual amount of the carotenoid as a happy side effect of
a GM process.
Wild Oats Markets, the US-based natural and organic foods retailer,
has signed a distribution deal with the Dutch food producer
Koninklijke Wessanen whose Tree of Life unit already distributes
natural food products throughout the...
A series of studies carried out by the University at Buffalo in the
US show that while a diet of high-calorie fast food can have an
adverse effect on the arteries, supplementing that diet with
antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin...
Specialty chemicals company Cognis said it had maintained its
market position in 2001 despite difficult trading conditions and
the sale of the company in November.
Natural Health Sciences, the US-based producer of nutritional
ingredients, has appointed public relations firm MWW to develop a
new brand and communications strategy for its Pycnogenol product.
Shareholders in Medifast, a US-based soy products manufacturer,
were told at the company's AGM last week that the first five months
of the year had been extremely successful, helped by the launch of
the new diabetic product.
German company Degussa BioActives, a leading maker of creatine
products, has been focusing on its sports nutrition segment this
year, actively promoting Creapure and other sports products at
trade shows. NutraIngredients.com spoke...
An alleged attempt by US-based dietary supplement manufacturer
Metabolife to prevent scientific experts giving evidence against
its weight loss products has been dismissed by a US judge,
according to lawyers acting for the plaintiffs.
Keeping a tight rein on what we eat could help ward off the risk of
oesophageal cancer, one of the most deadly forms of the disease,
according to recent research from the Agricultural Research Service
arm of the US Department of Agriculture.
Sales of sports and weight loss supplements will continue to grow
at a fast pace over the next few years helped by increased
investment in packaging, marketing and advertising.
SoyToy is a home soymilk maker which can produce two quarts of milk
in just 25 minutes, offering a healthier and cheaper alternative to
off-the-shelf brands, its creator claims.
Humanetics of the US has signed a licensing agreement with
compatriot iSatori which will see its anti-ageing supplement 7-Keto
adapted for use as a weight loss product.
ConsumerLab.com, the independent tester of health and nutrition
products, has signed an agreement with HealthGate Data Corporation,
the publisher of The Natural Pharmacist, an electronic encyclopedia
and database of supplements and...
Many leading US hospitals are contracting fast food companies to
provide their catering services, a move which sends a mixed message
about healthy eating, researchers claim.
US-based supplement manufacturer Nature's Life has said it plans to
introduce two new antioxidant formulas this month which it will
market under its Full Spectrum brand.
The long dark winters in Canada have been blamed for a shortage of
vitamin D and consequently a higher risk of diseases such as
osteoporosis or cancer.
Clearly Canadian Beverage Corporation has introduced a new flavour
to its range of Reebok-branded sports drinks. The blackberry
variant joins the natural, berry and citrus flavours already
available.
A high level of lycopene in the blood serum correlates to a lower
risk of prostate cancer, according to new research published in the
latest edition of the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Soyfoods are one of the fastest growing sectors in the food
industry, now worth US$ 3.2 billion (€3.4bn), according to a new
study. The study also reveals that soyfoods are moving into the
mainstream, away from health food specialists.
A range of dietary supplements sold in the UK have been irradiated
in breach of food regulations, found a survey by the UK Food
Standards Agency. As a consequence companies with affected products
have been told to remove them from...
Across the Western world, obesity continues to affect more and more
people. One of the solutions is a fat tax on high-fat foods, which
although unpopular, demonstrates the extent of the problem,
Professor Andreu Palou, a member of...
Manufacturer of microalgae products Martek Biosciences has reported
revenues of $11.4 million (€12.2m) for the second quarter of 2002,
a three-fold increase since the same period of 2001. The results
were attributed to strong sales...
Even a mild deficiency in vitamin C appears to make the pregnancy
complication preeclampsia more likely, according to new research
presented this week.
Naturol UK has filed a patent to protect its new technology for
separating oils from oil seeds, particularly soybean, canola,
sunflower, and cotton seeds. The process should boost profits for
producers of oilseed crops.
President Bush is being put under pressure to find someone to take
on the role of head of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
reports the Financial Times.
Dutch ingredients company CSM is in discussions with starch
producer Avebe about the possible acquisition of its subsidiary
Glucona. The business makes gluconic acid derivatives, used as
calcium and mineral enrichers.
Organically-grown oranges may be half the size of those grown
conventionally, but they contain up to 30 per cent more vitamin C.
A research paper outlining the study was presented at a meeting of
the American Chemical Society this...
US research and development company Burcon NutraScience has closed
the final tranche of its private placement of 1,8million units,
raising gross proceeds of $3.33 million (€3.53m) to be used in
engineering development and speeding...
Yesterday's news on the importance of taking calcium supplements
with phosphate has been welcomed by a campaign to promote milk as
an ideal source of both minerals.
The European market for diet foods is likely to grow steadily over
the next few years as the population continues to grow heavier and
more out of shape, according to a new report from market analysts
Datamonitor.
Procter & Gamble has filed a lawsuit against former partner
Coca-Cola to stop the Minute Maid unit from using its technology
for calcium-enriched orange juice.
A recent study shows that osteoporosis patients should be receiving
their calcium in the form of calcium phosphate to reduce the risk
of phosphorous deficiency.
Further research by British scientists confirms the evidence that
vitamin C protects the lungs, and lowers the risk of developing
respiratory diseases.
Children who drink flavoured milk drink more milk and therefore
have higher calcium intakes than those who do not, finds a study
published this week. And contrary to popular belief, the beverages
do not raise levels of fat and sugar...
The chairman of the UK Food Standard's Agency (FSA) responds to
criticism of the agency's decision not to introduce folic acid
fortification in Britain.
Strong phytosterol sales in the first quarter for Canadian company
Forbes Medi-Tech doubles first quarter revenues from last year. The
company reported revenue of C$2.4 billion (€1.6bn), up from C$1.2
billion in the comparable period...
