The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has indicated key
functional food groups may be exempt from potentially draconian
nutrient profiling regulations being debated within the European
Union and due to be written into law by January...
DHA and EPA omega-3 will be the focus of two events to be held next
month, which will aim to provide food and supplement makers with
key issues affecting the industry.
Robinson Pharma, a leader in soft gel encapsulation in the US, has
initiated a series of upgrades in its facility, which the firm says
will improve speed of delivery and quality assurance.
Israeli company Enzymotec has obtained GRAS status for its krill
oil, which the company hopes will allow it to commercialize the
ingredient for use in functional foods in the US.
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations'
(IADSA) has strengthened its global position with the welcoming of
the Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) into its
fold.
Supplements of the omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can reduce
levels an enzyme linked to Alzheimer's disease, suggests a new
study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Consuming the omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid along with a high fat
meal may counter the detrimental effects on arterial stiffness,
suggests new research.
A panel of independent experts has deemed Neptune Krill Oil (NKO)
safe for human consumption, opening up the route for its
manufacturer to commercialize it for functional foods.
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has reported increased
sales for its second quarter, as the firm continues development
work with Nestle and Yoplait on its flagship krill oil product.
Israeli firm Enzymotec has received GRAS status for its PS
cognitive health ingredient, opening up the US functional food and
beverage market for the product.
Increased intake of the omega-3 DHA during pregnancy could produce
improved motor function in the offspring in later life, suggests a
new study from the Netherlands.
In an exclusive interview, Professor Niels Christian Nielsen,
winner of this year's Danisco Award, shared his thoughts with
Stephen Daniells on the rise of nanotechnology and gave insight on
this fascinating new area of the food...
Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids could reduce fat mass in
diabetics, as well as improving blood lipid levels associated with
the formation of arterial plaque, suggests a new study from France.
Scientists have linked what has become the brain health staple of
the supplement industry - the omega-3 fatty acid DHA - to yet
another application, this one for Parkinson's disease.
It all started with a trip to Greenland in 1970. Three Danes, a couple of dogsleds, and several years of study later and the omega-3 was born. Since then, awareness and understanding of marine omega-3 has sky-rocketed.
Biotechnology company Aker BioMarine is launching a 100 per cent
pure krill oil ingredient for dietary supplements, to help meet
growing demand predicted for the ingredient.
Lonza has lost a patent infringement suit in Germany relating to
its Lonza DHA fatty acid, which was brought against it by US-based
Martek Biosciences Corp.
A pooled analysis of the small but ever-growing body of science of
omega-3 and colorectal cancer indicates more fish oil does protect
against the cancer.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s, or GOED, is
looking to further increase the market for the fatty acids by means
of a new consortium set to be run out of Purdue University.
A German company has developed a carrier system which is aimed at
improving the absorption of fat soluble nutrients as well as
providing a time release capacity.
A production and research facility able to make super-pure fatty
acid concentrates for the nutrition industry has officially opened
in the Western Isles of Scotland with the potential to offer gold
standard omega-3.
Ocean Nutrition Canada has secured co-branding for
its omega-3 with Unilever Canada's Becel spreads, representing a
high-profile marketing coup with a known household brand.
Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may improve the elasticity
of blood vessels and improve overall cardiovascular health, reports
a new study from China.
Cognis is using a new study, linking CLA to positively altering fat
oxidation and energy burning during sleep, to back-up up marketing
behind branded its Tonalin.
International dairy and nutritional ingredients group Glanbia is
making its way into the North American omega-3 market with the
acquisition of the Canadian nutritionals business, Pizzey's
Milling.
A tax on tinned tuna could lead to an increase in consumer health
benefits when implemented in conjunction with a subsidy for canned
sardines, a study has said.
Denomega Nutritional Oils is taking its omega-3 into uncharted
territory - breads - making the fatty acids even more available in
the lifestyles of consumers.
Chitosan plus maltodextrin could offer an interesting alternative
for the encapsulation of omega-3 rich fish oils, suggests a new
study that uses a novel ultrasonic technique to generate impressive
results.
The anti-inflammatory properties of New Zealand green lipped
mussels have been given a significant boost, as two new studies
report the potent benefits of the mussel's lipid fraction.
Innobioactives of Dalian, China (InnoBio), has opened a new sales
office in Greensboro, North Carolina as the company attempts to
expand its presence in the US market.
Pizzey's Milling has introduced two new ingredients under
its Meadowpure flaxseed brand, one to meet demand for organic
flaxseed and the other incorporating fish oil to overcome the
EPA/DHA versus ALA debate.
Consumers are being warned by FDA to steer clear of three red
yeast products being sold on the Internet for fear they may
contain an unauthorized drug that is hazardous to health.
Men with high blood levels of triglycerides, a risk factor for
artery hardening, may benefit from supplements of the omega-3
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), says a new study.
New Zealand group Speirs Nutritionals hopes a new omega-3 plant
will help it branch into the European market and beyond, offering
both EPA and DHA molecules into a range of food products.
While functional foods make inroads at the IFT Expo, the Council
for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is making its voice heard on the
issue of upper limits for nutrients added to these products.
IFT Expo is bridging the gap between dietary supplement ingredients
and mainstream food manufacturers, with companies who once focused
on nutrition in a capsule now looking to supply functional food
ingredients.
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is urging its
members to refrain from using genetically modified (GM) herbal
ingredients until environmental and health concerns can be
effectively addressed.
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