Dosage forms & delivery formats

UK ingredients player expands to US, questions Chinese quality

10-Aug-2015 By Shane STARLING

UK-based ingredients distributor Direct Food Ingredients has opened an office and warehouse in Los Angeles where it will focus its activities in nutraceuticals and sports nutrition and push its quality credentials.

In the year 2020: Global nutraceuticals market to be worth €35bn; 7% annual growth forecast

10-Aug-2015

Botanicals are the fastest growing nutraceutical ingredient class in a category being driven by ageing populations around the world, a report has found.

Urgent need for research on maternal folate status and autism

07-Aug-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Researchers have urged more and better quality research on the link between maternal folate status and autism.

Astaxanthin may reduce soccer player muscle damage: Study

07-Aug-2015 By Shane STARLING

The carotenoid astaxanthin can reduce muscle inflammation “induced by rigorous physical training” Serbian researchers have found.

Special edition: Protein

Mainstream keen on protein foods (but supplements still rule)

06-Aug-2015 By Shane STARLING

Protein has been hot for some years and shows no sign of abating in the near future as diet trends flip in protein’s favour from largely discredited low-fat to lower-carb/higher-protein regimes and a broader health halo around various protein forms.

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Protein where it matters: The demands and opportunities in medical nutrition

06-Aug-2015 By Nathan Gray

Protein is a vital part of providing nutrition to the critically ill, but what do we really know about protein demands for this specialist groups, and how can we better meet them.

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Vegethletics: Are you running on plants?

06-Aug-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The ‘no meat athlete’ movement is showing that animal protein isn’t the only track available to sportspeople – and in turn this is smashing old perceptions about what it is to be vegan and vegetarian, says the Vegan Society.

Could Scottish seaweed be the next Scotch whisky?

05-Aug-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The Scottish seaweed industry seems set to boom as the country's government prepares an expansion policy and company Mara Seaweed seeks over €700,000 to take its condiments global.

UK supplier quadruples capacity as nutraceutical business booms

03-Aug-2015 By Shane STARLING

UK supplier Cambridge Commodities Ltd (CCL) has moved into new facilities that take its pallet capacity from 2300 to more than 9000 as its nutraceutical business surges from its base near Cambridge, north of London.

School meals are a valuable tool against vitamin D deficiency: Danish researchers

03-Aug-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Adding fish to school meals could boost children’s vitamin D levels in winter, research finds.

‘EFSA failed in their evaluation…’

BASF launches stinging attack on EFSA

03-Aug-2015 By Shane STARLING

BASF says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) failed to fulfil its health claim assessment remit after the Parma-based agency last month rejected its CLA-weight management appeal.

Tiny plants with huge potential: Introducing two new players to the plant-based protein market

03-Aug-2015 By Elaine Watson

Two firms that generated a lot of buzz at the IFT show this year were Parabel and Hinoman, which are both selling brand new nutrient-packed ingredients from tiny aquatic plants. But do they have what it takes to give more established players in the plant-based...

Putting the probiotics where your mouth is: Probiotics may help oral thrush

31-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Probiotics may help older people tackle antibiotic-induced oral Candida, says industry backed research.

Elderberry reduces cold severity in air travellers: Study

31-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

Antioxidant-rich elderberry extracts can reduce the severity of colds among air travellers, Australian researchers have found.

Remember the other 9 DHA health claims? DSM shoots for DHA and memory claim

31-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Dutch nutrition firm DSM has applied for an EU health claim on DHA and “improved memory function” – but is it likely to succeed and what would it bring to the nutrition landscape if it did?

Prebiotic boosts healthy elderly immune systems: Study

30-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

A proprietary prebiotic blend can deliver immune system benefits to the healthy elderly better than placebo, an industry-backed study in the UK has found.

Could beetroot juice help you exercise for longer?

30-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Chronic consumption of beetroot juice may improve cardiovascular health and potentially delay the onset of fatigue in healthy people, says a new study.

Food industry fail? Elderly nutrition

29-Jul-2015 By Lauren Bandy

The food industry is missing a billion euro trick when it comes to ageing population, says Lauren Bandy, senior nutrition analyst at Euromonitor International.

EFSA sets adequate intakes for magnesium and phosphorus

29-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has set adequate intakes (AIs) for magnesium and phosphorus.

Probiotics offer potential ‘safe, low cost, non-antibiotic’ strategy for infections

29-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Clostridium difficile infections have been noted by EU and US health authorities as an ‘emerging’ healthcare threat – costing the US $1bn annually. Now, researchers preparing a pilot study are looking at whether probiotics could be a solution.

Is one large weekly dose of omega-3 more effective than smaller daily doses?

29-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

A big weekly dose of omega-3s may lead to greater omega-3 deposits in body tissues than smaller daily doses, says a new study from Australia.

Unilever back in court over pro.activ cholesterol claims

28-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

Food giant Unilever appeared in a Hamburg court today to defend use of expert statements that its plant sterol-based Becel pro.activ did not have any side effects such as bloodstream plaque levels in healthy people.

Could and should DNP be a classified substance?

28-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Tackling the problem of toxic fat burner 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) isn’t just about classifying it as an illegal drug, says the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Stepan's lipid nutrition business stumbles

27-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

Stepan Co. had high hopes when it acquired a brace of branded lipid nutritional ingredients - Clarinol and Marinol - in 2011. But the company growth projections have been frustrated as several factors have conspired to drive down demand and revenues in...

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EFSA stands by CLA rejection

27-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

EFSA is standing by a CLA-weight loss health claim rejection despite an appeal that accused it of failing to evaluate submitted efficacy data from joint applicants BASF and Stepan Lipid Nutrition.

‘Little evidence’ of vitamin D helping inflammatory biomarkers in elderly

27-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Researchers have questioned the association between vitamin D and inflammatory biomarkers after a year-long trial revealed no impact on the levels of the immune system’s cytokine or adipokine.

The folic acid message must move beyond the taboo of ‘trying for a baby’

27-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

We must tackle the taboo around folic acid supplementation if we are to tackle the rising rate of neural tube defects in Ireland, says public health body.

Probiotic pair may improve lipid metabolism: Human data

27-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements containing Lactobacillus curvatus HY7601 and Lactobacillus plantarum KY1032 may reduce triglyceride levels, and improve other markers of heart health, says a new study from Korea.

‘Antiquated’ national flour fortification laws must be updated to meet WHO recommendations: Researcher

24-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

If iron flour fortification is to work sources and levels approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) are required and actual consumption must be considered, says food fortification expert.

Senior coroner to write to MPs to ask if DNP should be classified substance

DNP toxicity caused death of young UK woman: Coroner

24-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Highly toxic 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) diet pills were behind the death of 21-year-old Eloise Aimee Parry, a coroner's inquest found.

Extra virgin olive oil society formed to tap nutritional payload

23-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

A group has been formed to fund clinical research and promote the health benefits of oleocanthal – a polyphenol found in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).

DSM debuts enzyme ingredient designed to break down residual gluten

22-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

Consumers who are seeking to limit their exposure to gluten have another line of defense in a new product released by DSM. Called Tolerase G, the enzyme can serve to break down residual gluten in a meal before it can cause a reaction, the company said.

UK ad body warns firm to CEASE misleading autism cure claims for homeopathy

22-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Teddington Homeopathy mislead parents of children with autism with claims that the condition could be cured with nutritional supplements, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said.

EC supplements report: Need greater harmony in internet age

21-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

A European Commission report has concluded the EU food supplements market remains fragmented but member state actions in areas like botanicals and maximum levels for some vitamins and minerals were worthy of replication, especially as internet trading...

Spread the word: Peanut butter delivers probiotics through gastrointestinal jeopardy

21-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Peanut butter could be a novel way of protecting probiotics as they pass through the gastrointestinal passage, say researchers.

Polish selenium supplements not always what they seem

20-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Selenium supplement content labels are often inaccurate or incomplete, say researchers looking at 86 products available on the Polish market.

Child’s play: EFSA approves immune and metabolism health claims, rejects colic discomfort

20-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved three children’s health claims for immune health and energy-yielding metabolism but rejected a fourth infant claim for the reduction of gastrointestinal discomfort.

France goes off-piste with caffeine, carnitine, creatine, lycopene law? EFSA safe caffeine limit halved

17-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

France has proposed new legal daily limits for carnitine, creatine, lycopene and caffeine in supplements – the latter of which was half that defined as safe by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Reaction: BBC report

Herbals attacked for poor quality; industry calls for greater enforcement

16-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

A BBC investigation in the UK has questioned quality control in the botanicals sector, especially those sold as food supplements. The industry has called for greater enforcement.

Probiotic fermented milk may improve airway allergies: Danone study

16-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Probiotic fermented milk may improve airway allergies through immune system shift, says Argentinian research funded by Danone.

'I won't be back': Schwarzenegger body building product canned in EU

16-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Arnold Iron Dream Concentrated Night Time Recover product will be discontinued in the EU following accusations of DNP content, its official European distributor has said.

Fermented metabolites can be prebiotic biomarkers: Review

15-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

Combining knowledge of metabolites with metagenomics could isolate biomarkers that can improve understanding of the prebiotic microbiome, researchers say.

EFSA sets requirements for vitamin B12

13-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has set dietary reference values (DRVs) for cobalamin (vitamin B12).

Chondroitin needs pharma-style control: Review

10-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

Joint health nutrient chondroitin varies greatly in safety and efficacy depending on its source and therefore needs greater regulation and standardisation, Canadian and Spanish researchers have said.

EFSA on vitamin E: ‘Pregnant and lactating women don’t need more’

10-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has set dietary reference values (DRVs) for vitamin E as alpha-tocopherol.

Sensus, Ganeden team up to offer stable liquid prebiotic/probiotic ingredient

09-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

Ganeden Biotech has teamed up with ingredient supplier Sensus in an alliance to bring a liquid prebiotic/probiotic ingredient to market that adds functionality to food formulations and also solves an issue that prevents wider application of probiotics,...

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