Functional spreads and yoghurts see biggest ad spend
Yoghurts and spreads still account for the majority of the UK's functional foods market, shows new research, and this is reflected in advertising spend.
Archives for July 25, 2004
Pharma companies to penetrate further into functional food market
Two years ago Leatherhead Food released a report which described the functional foods industry as a fragmented market dominated by mainstream companies. However, as Philippa Nuttall reports, one analyst thinks this is to change in the years to come.
Soy remains volatile but weather holds promise for prices
Health concerns continue to drive market growth for soy ingredients but prices have risen over the past year due to a squeeze in supplies. However, favourable weather conditions for soybean crops in the US could offer some relief to future prices,...
New generation juicy fruit ingredients for bakery formulations
US cranberry co-operative Ocean Spray will roll out a plumper version of its health ingredient for use in bakery products onto the European food market in the next few months, hoping to see value-added ingredients boost a bottom line hit by high...
Fish link to stroke does not guarantee supplement benefits
An analysis of eight different studies on fish consumption supports the theory that the food protects against stroke, particularly ischaemic stroke. But the evidence does not offer the same proof for supplements of fish oil, warn the researchers.
Scots to cultivate arnica
The herbal plant arnica, used in creams to stop bruising and thought to have anti-inflammatory properties, could one day be grown for commercial use in the Scottish Highlands, creating a new supply of the plant that is declining rapidly in the wild...
NBTY continues to rely on Rexall for results
Despite a continued decline in sales from its Vitamin World retail stores, nutritional supplement manufacturer NBTY announced strong results for the fiscal third quarter, thanks again mainly to the sales of Rexall product lines.
Grape extracts awarded for innovative use
An Australian firm, which yesterday received a food industry award for its range of heart healthy grape extracts, is looking into export opportunities on the European market. But health claims regulations may increase the challenges for those looking...