China laps up healthy drinks
Beverages with a healthy twist are booming within the Chinese beverage market according to a report from global beverage research specialists Canadean.
Archives for October 9, 2006
Cardinal takes founder's name: Bergstrom
Cardinal Nutrition is preparing to branch into new ingredient sectors by changing its name to Bergstrom Nutrition, after its founder, to create a new image associated with value added services rather than brands like OptiMSM.
Omega-3s show promise for very mild Alzheimer's
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may slow mental decline in people with very mild Alzheimer's disease, but have no impact on people with more advanced forms, says a new clinical trial.
Beverages lead functional product uses for Pycnogenol
Beverages represent one of the most interesting categories for Pycnogenol outside of supplements, as formulators are seeking to add value to established product lines and deliver healthy ingredients in convenient formats.
Canola oil gets FDA heart health claim
Canola oil is gaining credence as an ingredient for food products aimed at supporting heart health, as the FDA has approved a qualified health claim on its potential to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, owing to its unsaturated fat content.
UK stands by EVM in vitamin, mineral response
The UK has made public its response to the EC discussion document on vitamin and mineral levels, in which it adheres strongly to the approach of its Export Group on Vitamins and Minerals (EMV) and recommends it be applied to the EU setting.
Stanol-enriched diets boost cholesterol lowering of statins
Adding plant stanol-enriched foods to the diet of people taking maximum-dose statins has clinical relevance for cardiovascular health, reports research from Holland into a population of patients not previously studied for such dietary interventions.
Lifeway grows in Q3 with organic market
Kefir maker Lifeway foods has announced a 26 percent increase in sales in 3Q 2006 - a leap in revenue brought about in part by its July acquisition of organic kefir company Helios Nutrition.