Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Q3 wrap: Nutrition stars for DSM and Naturex

06-Nov-2012 By Shane Starling

Royal DSM saw Q3 sales slip 7% to €2.3bn across all divisions with polymer intermediates performing worst, but as has been the case in recent quarters, the Dutch firm’s nutrition cluster held firm with 1% organic growth in difficult economic times.

Meta-analysis supports fish, questions supplements, for stroke risk

01-Nov-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Regular consumption of fish may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, but the benefits of fish oil supplements may be minimal, says a new analysis by researchers from high profile universities.

Bayer “absolutely open” to further acquisitions after $1.2bn Schiff shop

30-Oct-2012 By Shane STARLING

The consumer arm of German pharma giant Bayer Healthcare is to pay $1.2bn (€920m) for US food supplements company Schiff Nutrition International, a move that will make it one of the biggest operators there, feed product development globally, and may not...

Omega-3 may boost working memory in healthy young adults: Study

30-Oct-2012 By Nathan Gray

Increasing intakes of omega-3 may improve the working memory of young adults who are at the peak of their cognitive abilities, according to new data.

DHA omega-3 may lower anxiety risk

30-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are associated with a reduced risk of anxiety, a study from Australia has reported for the first time.

Asian krill boom drives krill joint venture

23-Oct-2012 By Shane Starling

Australian, Japanese, South Korean, Taiwanese and other Asian consumers are driving rising demand in omega-3 source krill to levels that have prompted Norwegian krill supplier, Rimfrost, to ink a production-boosting joint venture.

Fish again linked to lower stroke risk

16-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of fish, and the omega-3 fatty acids they contain, may reduce the risk of stroke, says a new study.

BASF wants a share of pharma omega-3 market

15-Oct-2012 By Gareth Macdonald

BASF wants a share of the $1.5bn global market for drug grade omega-3 and expects the plant it is building to start shipping product early next year. 

Omega-3 supplementation backed for depression in elderly

12-Oct-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) could help to reduce the symptoms of depression in elderly people, according to new research.

GC Rieber launches new ‘ultra omega-3 concentrate’

10-Oct-2012

A new omega-3 concentrate is being launched by GC Rieber Oils, the company’s first 90% total omega-3 fish oil concentrate.

Omega-3’s may improve inflammatory profile in obese people

08-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce levels of inflammatory markers in the fat tissue of obese people, says a new study from Austria.

Fluxome cash crisis caused by “gross mismanagement”

03-Oct-2012 By Shane STARLING

Management at embattled resveratrol supplier Fluxome has come in for severe criticism as the company hovers on the verge of financial collapse unless a fresh investor can be found in the coming weeks.

Retail omega-3s sales to hit $34.7 billion in 2016, report predicts

03-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

Global consumer spending on omega-3 products will jump from $25.4 billion in 2011 to $34.7 billion in 2016, according to a new report from market research firm Packaged Facts.

Omega-3 supplementation could help slow biological ‘aging’

02-Oct-2012

Shifting the balance of omega-3 and omega-6 dietary fats in favour of omega-3 through supplementation could help to slow the biological effects of aging, according to new research.

Resveratrol player faces bankruptcy if omega-3 funding switch fails: Chairman

02-Oct-2012 By Shane STARLING

Global resveratrol player Fluxome has 8-12 weeks to raise millions of euros to fund a research switch to omega-3, or face bankruptcy, its chairman told NutraIngredients this morning.

DSM eyes more buys (probiotics, herbals?) as it seeks complete nutrition portfolio

27-Sep-2012 By Shane Starling in Basel, Switzerland

Growth in DSM’s human and animal nutrition cluster is set to continue after the company this morning indicated an ongoing commitment to broadening its portfolio and did not rule out probiotic and/or botanical acquisitions.

Scandinavian €800,000 krill phospholipid oxidation project: “We have found some new compounds”

26-Sep-2012 By Shane Starling

The problem of oxidation of phospholipids in krill being investigated by an €800,000 tri-party Norway government-backed project that seeks to reveal ways around a problem that affects taste, smell and shelf life of krill products, is close to publicising...

Omega-3s again linked to lower heart failure risk

24-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming fish at least once a month, and increased blood levels of  ALA and DPA, may reduce the risk of heart failure, says a new study that adds to the heart health benefits of omega-3.

Study shows plant sterols don’t go ‘POP’ in fruit beverages

20-Sep-2012 By Ben Bouckley

A new Spanish study suggests that fruit and milk-based fruit beverages are suitable vehicles for plant-based sterols, after detecting low sample levels of potentially harmful compounds called ‘POPs’.

Krill oil shows lipid-lowering potential: Mouse data

13-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with fish oil and krill oil can beneficially change cholesterol levels, but only krill oil was found to reduce triacylglycerol levels, suggests new data from lab animals.

‘Flawed’ omega-3 meta-analysis harms public health: GOED

12-Sep-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

A new meta-analysis that questioned the heart health benefits of omega-3s is ‘flawed’ and could deter consumers from taking fatty acid supplements and could be harmful to public health, says omega-3 trade association GOED.

Algal DHA omega-3 boosts reading capability in underperforming children: Study

10-Sep-2012 By Kacey Culliney

Daily supplementation of algal DHA omega-3 may boost a child’s reading ability and improve behaviour, research finds.

Fish oil may protect against muscle deterioration in the elderly: Pilot study

07-Sep-2012 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of fish oil could help boost muscle strength in elderly people by around 20%, according to pilot data which will form the basis of a new study analysing the effect of fish oil on muscle deterioration.

New Norwegian firm derives omega-3s from herring roe

06-Sep-2012 By Hank Schultz

A fresh face in the omega-3s category, Arctic Nutrition, is making a splash with a new ingredient taken from one of the world’s oldest fisheries, deriving its DHA-rich phospholipid oil from the roe of herring caught off Norway.

GOED chairman: Serious omega-3 supply issues lie ahead as demand rockets

06-Sep-2012 By Shane Starling in Hong Kong

The chair of the international marine-sourced omega-3 trade group has warned the omega-3 sector faces an impending supply crisis as global demand booms for food, pharma and supplement products.

Nutrition linked to sperm DNA quality

30-Aug-2012 By Nathan Gray

Nutrition and diet have again been linked to the quality of male sperm, with a new study revealing that high micronutrient intakes is ‘strongly’ associed with improved sperm DNA quality in older men.

Norwegians hit new heights with 2000mg omega-3 drink

27-Aug-2012 By Shane Starling

Norwegian omega-3 specialist Smartfish has added a third component to its Smartfish Medical range – this time upping the ante from 1100mg to 2000mg of EPA and DHA omega-3s.

Omega-3s possess antioxidant potential, says gene expression study

24-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3 fatty acids may offer antioxidant potential by modifying gene expression linked to antioxidant enzymes, says a new study from Germany.

Longer lifespans create new elderly nutrition concepts

24-Aug-2012 By Shane Starling

As average lifespans push beyond 80 years, demand is growing for products that meet the particular nutritional needs of the elderly such as cognitive performance and bone health. But is it a generation that buys into nutrition-led disease prevention over...

Olive oil may boost blood vessel function: Study

23-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with olive oil may improve the function of cells lining blood vessels in people with atherosclerosis, says a new study from the US and Italy.

Special edition: Oral health

The A to omega-3 of oral health nutrients

22-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Oral health is much more than just calcium and vitamin D for healthy teeth, and vitamin C for healthy gums. A number of nutraceutical compounds are emerging with potential benefits for the oral cavity, from omega-3s to EGCG from green tea. But how much...

Nuts for your nuts: Could walnuts help boost semen quality?

16-Aug-2012 By Nathan Gray

Consuming walnuts every day could help to improve the quality of semen in young men, according to new research data.

IOM, FDA 'intrigued' by potential economic impact of increasing omega-3 intakes: GOED

09-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Representatives from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) are said to have been "intrigued" by the potential economic impact of increasing intakes of omega-3 EPA and DHA, following a meeting between GOED, IOM, and FDA. 

Re-formulated Nestlé infant formula tested after consumer complaints

09-Aug-2012 By Mark Astley

Nestlé Australia has ordered tests on its recently re-formulated Nestlé NAN H.A. 1 Gold infant formula after it received a number of complaints from parents that the 'new, improved' product was making their children ill.

UK watchdog ‘O-Kays’ Unilever healthy oil campaign

08-Aug-2012 By Shane Starling

The voluntary UK watchdog has backed a TV campaign for Unilever Flora Cuisine that was challenged over claims the omega-3 imbued cooking oil contained, “45% less saturated fat than olive oil".

Review backs nutrition for cutting stroke risk

08-Aug-2012 By Nathan Gray

Increasing dietary intake of fruit and vegetables could help slash the risk of stroke, though more information is needed on how other nutrients and diets can modify risks, says a new review of clinical data.

Latin American suppliers plan 'Chia Council' to develop business

07-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Suppliers of chia in Latin America are working together to establish a regional organization to provide a safe and transparent framework in which to further develop the chia business.

Nutrition shines as profits and sales slide at recession-hit DSM

07-Aug-2012 By Shane Starling

Royal DSM paid tribute to its nutrition division which held steady as its sales and profits dipped for the second quarter and first half of the financial year, as recessed global economies took their toll on bottom lines.

Bioactives backed for cancer risk reduction

06-Aug-2012

Bioactive compounds found in certain foods and nutritional supplements could help to prevent cancer by blocking the ability of cancer stem cells to grow.

‘Girly men’ could opt for alcoholic beauty beverages – Mintel

30-Jul-2012 By Ben Bouckley

Beauty beverages are big business in Japan and looking beyond regulatory hurdles preventing alcohol launches in the EU, could find a market with men, according to Mintel.

EU science agency backs omega-3s up to 5g a day

30-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says there are no safety concerns in consuming various omega-3 forms at up to 5g per day – much higher than typical recommended upper limits that tend to linger around 1g or 1.5g per day – in the short term at...

France publishes 200,000+item nutrient database

24-Jul-2012

“How many calories does an apple contain? How much protein is found in yoghurt? Which fruit contains the most vitamin C, oranges or black currants?”

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

Biofuels aid – not raid – algae’s nutritional payload

23-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

Algae is well on its way to being a fully blown nutritional powerhouse, but the algae’s elemental abundance means it is also in demand from other sectors like animal feed but most notably, biofuels.

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

Nature’s untapped resource: How far can algae go?

23-Jul-2012 By Nathan Gray

From omega-3, to protein, vitamins, and antioxidants – algae has big potential as an industrial source of high value functional ingredients for food production. But with less than 10% of the world's algae species properly characterised, NutraIngredients...

Omega-3s may protect children against allergies: Human data

23-Jul-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of omega-3-rich fish oil may reduce the allergic response to some allergens, says a new study that adds to the immune modulating properties of the fatty acids.

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

Algae Biosciences: What will differentiate us in algal omegas market is purity

23-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

Near perfect growing conditions for algae combined with an ultra-efficient production process will give AlgaeBio a competitive edge in the algal ingredients market, its boss has claimed.

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

Welcome to the jungle: New entrants square up for battle in the algal ingredients market

23-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

There is room for multiple players in the burgeoning algal-ingredients market, but having a cost-efficient and sustainable production process will be mission critical to long-term survival, say bosses at new market entrants bidding for a piece of the...

DSM promises “business continuity” as it completes €436m omega-3 buy

19-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

Royal DSM has emphasised “business continuity” and “smooth integration” following the completion of its $CAD540m (€436m) buy-out of the world’s largest omega-3 fish oil supplier, Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC), today.

EFSA favours essential nutrients in cognitive health claim guidance

18-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

Fresh guidance for cognitive health claims in the European Union has spelled out the preference the bloc’s chief science agency has for health benefits of essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals over other nutrients.

EFSA rejects two skin health claims made by Swiss firm

18-Jul-2012 By Andrew McDougall

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected two health claims submitted by Nutrilinks Sarl that sought to link skin permeability barrier function and skin hydration to two different food constituents.