All news articles for December 2012

Coca-Cola reformulates Glacéau vitaminwater with stevia in GB

Coca-Cola reformulates Glacéau vitaminwater with stevia in GB

By Ben Bouckley

Coca-Cola has reformulated Glacéau vitaminwater for the British market by revamping packaging and reformulating its eight-strong range with a stevia-based sweetener that cuts sugar levels by 30% and cuts the calorie count by 30 per bottle. 

The French secret to anti-ageing? It’s a bit cheesy…

The French secret to anti-ageing? It’s a bit cheesy…

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A new generation of anti-ageing products could be developed after researchers stumbled upon the anti-inflammatory properties of cheese whilst trying to discover the secret behind the French paradox puzzle.

Resveratrol and cancer: The study behind the headlines

Resveratrol and cancer: The study behind the headlines

By Nathan Gray

Last week saw widespread media coverage of research suggesting resveratrol – often referred to as ‘the red wine compound’ – could help to cut cancer risk by half. NutraIngredients caught up with the researcher behind the study to find out more about the...

Groupe Caravelle to acquire equity stake in Naturex

Groupe Caravelle to acquire equity stake in Naturex

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

French industrial business Groupe Caravelle has said it intends to acquire an equity stake in Naturex, following Spanish group Natraceutical’s sale of its 15.35% stake in the company earlier this month.

Tests turn up adulterated green coffee bean extracts

Tests turn up adulterated green coffee bean extracts

By Hank Schultz

Research conducted by ingredient developer Futureceuticals has demonstrated the existence of adulterated green coffee bean extract in the marketplace and has also teased out the probable adulterants.

Does CLA boost bone health for men?

Does CLA boost bone health for men?

By Stephen DANIELLS

Long-term intakes of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may be associated with bone strength in men, says a new study from Canada and Australia, but the conclusions have been questioned by a leading CLA supplier.

Much work to do in battle against global under nutrition: Report

Much work to do in battle against global under nutrition: Report

By Shane Starling

Efforts to ease the epidemic of under nutrition that affects about 2 billion people globally have made some progress, but only 58 of 118 tracked countries are on course to reduce hunger and micronutrient deficiencies by 2015, according to a UK report.

Chr. Hansen initiates camel cheese development project

Chr. Hansen initiates camel cheese development project

By Mark Astley

Chr. Hansen has teamed up with Kenyan firm Oleleshwa Enterprises Ltd to increase its knowledge of camel cheese production - knowledge it intends to pass on to camel owners in Africa and the Middle East for free.

Shareholder rights law firm investigates Neptune

Shareholder rights law firm investigates Neptune

Zeldes & Haeggquist, a San Diego based shareholders rights law firm, has announced an investigation into possible securities violations by Neptune Technologies & Bioressources following the destruction by fire of the company’s production facilities...

Ajinomoto wins EU chilli extract approval

Ajinomoto wins EU chilli extract approval

By Shane Starling

Japanese supplier Ajinomoto’s chilli extract has won European Union Novel Foods status at various levels in 22 foodstuffs including flavoured waters, meal replacements, baked goods and sugar-free gum.

EU sports food group on PARNUTS: “We need resolution and closure

The shelling of PARNUTS

EU sports food group on PARNUTS: “We need resolution and closure"

By Shane Starling

A pan-European sports nutrition group that counts Volac, Carbery and Abbott Laboratories (EAS) as members says it is time the lengthy debate over European Union sports food regulation ended – and general food law is the right place to do it.

Provexis winner criticises EU health claims enforcement

Provexis winner: EU health claims enforcement may dish rotten tomatoes

By Steve Morrison

Steve Morrision was the COO at Provexis when the UK start-up won the EU‘s first ever article 13.5 health claim for its blood circulation-boosting tomato extract called Fruitflow in 2009. The now-consultant has serious qualms about how the EU’s health...

Breast milk probiotic launched in Australia

World first: Breast milk probiotic launched in Australia

By Shane Starling

Spanish supplier Biosearch Life is finding success with its patented, immune system-boosting and mastitis battling probiotic isolated from human breast milk in a world-first product launched in Australia this year.

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