Chocolate's path to better health | |
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NutraIngredients.com dips its investigative strawberry into the world of healthy chocolate and finds a relatively embryonic sector still finding its way but buoyed by ever-more cocoa polyphenol science, exciting product innovation and increasing public interest. |
In the final part of our series on healthy chocolate, NutraIngredients scans the regulatory landscape to see how the movement towards healthy cocoa offerings is being affected by the rules in some of the lands they are proliferating in.
In the third part of a special series on the health benefits of cocoa polyphenols, NutraIngredients looks at the sourcing and supply issues associated with ensuring antioxidant levels in chocolate.
In the second part of our special series on the health benefits of cocoa polyphenols, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the claims, and asks how much is too much
Thinking about brain health | |
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In the sixth article in our series on brain health, regulations governing the area are explored.
In this fifth part of our series on brain health, we look at which ingredients have the science to back up their hype as edible brain enhancers.
State of the market: Insights from analysts | |
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NutraIngredients canvasses opinions from market analysts on a range of issues affecting the European functional food and dietary supplement industries. Datamonitor, Mintel, Frost & Sullivan, Zenith International and CPL share insights on the sate of the market, challenges moving forward and consumer priorities to watch out for. |
The European cholesterol-lowering market presents many opportunities for food supplements and functional foods despite threats such as statin drugs and a tough new health claims regime, says Dr Robert Harwood, principal consultant at UK-based CPL Business Consultants.
Health claim confusion has never been greater as industry adjusts to the new European health claims process. As part of a NutraIngredients series canvassing analyst insights, market researcher Frost & Sullivan urges caution.
As Europe continues to play catch-up to American activities in the functional beverage industry, the new health claims regulation is likely to benefit – rather than hinder – the market. Zenith International shares its thoughts on the state of play, as part of a NutraIngredients series canvassing analyst insight.
Whether it's helping extend life, protecting against cancer, or boosting heart health, resveratrol - an antioxidant compound from red wine - continues to splash across the news pages.
In this special series NutraIngredients gets under the skin of the issue, and looks at the science, regulation, supply, and global markets for this 'miracle' compound.
In the final part of a special series on resveratrol, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the ingredient. Is there nothing it cannot do?
As with many relatively new ingredients, resveratrol has had to prove its safety and efficacy to gain regulatory approval in various markets since its widespread commercial availability in the early 1990s.
In the third part of a special series on resveratrol, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the ingredient. Is the French Paradox exclusively due to resveratrol?
On the ground at IFT | |
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NutraIngredients.com pokes its head into cutting edge seminars and meets with key industry and research figures in Anaheim, California, at the annual ingredients extravaganza hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists. |
Vital insights from Vitafoods 2009 | |
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The NutraIngredients team caught up with industry executives, regulatory experts and trade groups at Europe’s biggest functional foods and supplements event. We bring you the latest developments from an industry facing up to a global economic downturn and European health claims uncertainty. |
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Jeff HiltonManaging director - Integrated Marketing SolutionsNiche markets and recession-busting strategies |
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Kathy Groves (Leatherhead), Alan Smith (Consultant)Round table: Nanotech and nutraceuticals |