Grape seed extract may help lower blood pressure
A daily supplement of grape seed extract, a rich source of polyphenols, could lower blood pressure and ease the burden of metabolic syndrome, says new research.
Archives for March 27, 2006
Cereal makers back vital new EU food legislation
The European Breakfast Cereal Association (CEEREAL) has hailed two important pieces of European food legislation as "broadly positive' for the future of the industry.
ADHD teens calmed by omega oils
Supplements of omega-3 and omega-6 oils could improve the behaviour and the attention span of teens with ADHD, say English researchers.
New funding for vitamin-enriched foods in Asia
The not-for-profit group GAIN will launch 10 new projects to supply vitamin-enriched food to developing countries in Asia, it said yesterday.
Industries sign up for year-long prebiotics project
Ingredients suppliers and food and drink manufacturers are joining forces to fund a new project by Leatherhead Food International aimed at systematically comparing available prebiotics.
Jellyfish could be key to neuroprotection
A calcium-binding protein derived from jellyfish is edging closer towards entering the supplements market, following the laboratory studies showing potent anti-aging activity on brain cells.
Numico sharpens focus by outsourcing milk powder plant
Royal Numico plans to partially outsource its base milk powder production in order to focus its production platform on higher value-added ingredients.
Omega-3 goes condition-specific
The omega-3 market is one of the biggest trends in the supplement market today, but it seems it is crossing from general wellness towards products aimed at specific consumers and indications.
Brand New Brands births first two companies
Last February Brand New Brands entered the functional foods arena with $15 million in funding and a plan to nurture small brands. At Expo West Jess Halliday caught up with founder and president Will Rosenzweig to discuss the first offshoots of the...