A consumer awareness website set up by the US dietary supplement
industry has been deemed the best online portal for health
awareness in an annual communications contest.
In the second part of a series on top trends identified by market
researcher Natural Marketing Institute (NMI),
NutraIngredients-USA.com examines the trends coined 'Dr Me', 'The
Culture of Sustainability', 'Golden...
As health, wellness and sustainability in the food sector continue
to move into the mainstream, market research firm Natural Marketing
Institute (NMI) has identified eight major trends it expects will
drive these sectors.
An 'enhanced' bottled water widely lambasted for its
health-boosting claims since its 2001 launch in the US has
re-launched with what it claims is fresh scientific backing.
Supplementing the diet of elderly people with the full set of
essential amino acids can boost their lean body mass, strength and
physical function, according to a new study.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has indicated key
functional food groups may be exempt from potentially draconian
nutrient profiling regulations being debated within the European
Union and due to be written into law by January...
Supplements of coenzyme Q10 may boost physical performance and
reduce feelings of tiredness associated with exercise, Japanese
researchers have reported.
Are berries and pomegranate more appropriate for lovers than
flowers and chocolates? Recent studies suggest benefits on heart
health and in the bedroom.
Supplements of probiotics may boost the immune health of long
distance runners, protecting them from respiratory illnesses,
suggests a small study published today.
Healthy aging, balanced energy and inflammation are the three core
health concerns that consumers try to address with dietary
supplements, according to a new report.
Foods and drinks developed to address the specific health needs of
consumers are expected to exceed category growth in the US
functional food segment, according to a new report.
Work is underway to see New Zealand Extract's Vinanza Gold added to
a host of functional foods, including cereal products, health bars
and even chewing gum.
Beverage manufacturers in the US are keen to leverage the
energy-boosting properties of CoQ10, with data revealing that the
ingredient is being increasingly used in energy drinks.
A new report investigating the use of performance-enhancing
substances in Major League Baseball (MLB) could help the
dietary supplement industry, whose products are often blamed
for misleading athletes into consuming banned substances.
Xenomis has announced the signing of an exclusive licensing
agreement with Harvard Medical School for the development of
stressed plant polyphenol products geared towards longevity.
Kerry Ingredients is launching a new hi-protein pea crisp primarily
for use in nutrition bars, complementing its existing range of
hot-extruded proteins with a non-allergen option.
The Wisconsin ginseng industry could be given a new layer of
protection against damage from smuggled ginseng sold as 'American',
with a new bill was introduced that would require raw root to be
labeled with its country of...
Drinking skimmed milk after exercise may promote recovery and
rehydration better than water or an isotonic sports drink, suggests
a new study from the UK.
Naturex is looking to protect the interests of maca growers and
communities in Peru by loosening restrictions surrounding its
patents on the herbal product.
The saga of the Las Vegas energy drink formerly known as 'Cocaine'
is continuing, with the product undergoing a second name change in
the space of a month.
A bowlful of whole-wheat flake cereal and nonfat milk may work just
as effectively as specialized sports drink in boosting recovery
after exercise, researchers told attendees at the 54th Annual
Meeting of the American College of Sports...
An apple polyphenol extract from unripe apples reduced symptoms of
fatigue and improved physical performance during exercise, Japanese
researchers have reported.
After unabashedly criticizing the US Food & Drug
Administration's (FDA's) threats to their product - Cocaine energy
drink - Redux Beverages has announced it will change the
product's name to Censored.
The energy drink market has gotten further stimulus from club
crowds who mix these functional beverages with alcohol, according
to market researcher Mintel.
Low dose supplementation with L-carnitine tartrate may reduce
muscle damage and boost recovery after exercise, says a new study
partly funded by Lonza.
Cocaine, the energy drink marketed as a dietary supplement, is a
drug, says the FDA, in a move sure to be welcomed by the United
Natural Products Alliance (UNPA).
Several nutraceutical companies are this week drawing attention to
the potential benefits of their products for serious athletes such
as marathon runners, in advance of participation in the Boston
Marathon Expo next weekend.
A new juice containing a host of added value ingredients, including
the latest superfruit, mangosteen, will be launched in Western
Europe this summer to target the growing functional food sector.
Kyowa Hakko Europe is to increase prices across its range of
L-amino acids by ten per cent as of April 1, in an effort to stave
off margin deterioration and ensure long-term availability of the
ingredients.
Energy drinks last year stormed the US beverage market,
outperforming all other categories, while one sports drink inched
its way into the nation's top five trade marks by displacing a
popular soda brand, according to a new report.
Artemis has signed an agreement with Linnea for the promote and
sale of its berry extracts and PhytoSolutions formulations, in
order to extend distribution in North America and the rest of the
world.
Berkem is introducing a new grape extract called Powergrape with
specific ratios of different polyphenol families, which has yielded
positive results in a prospective study on antioxidant status in
sportsmen.
A can system developed by Ball Packaging Europe to protect
sensitive ingredients for use in beverages has found its first use
in Europe in a German creatine drink, and could help spur
development of new sports and wellness products.
Creatine, the popular nutritional supplement used by athletes to
boost performance, may increase muscle strength in people with
muscular dystrophies by about nine per cent, says a new review.
Caffeine has long been a mainstay of energy drinks, but a new
technique from a Colorado-based energy see the emergence of a new
category of baked energy foods.
Here we go again. Industry-sponsored studies into the nutritional
benefits of food and drink products are biased. Don't believe
anything that has an industry sponsor.
Having a caffeine supplement, equivalent to about two cups of
coffee, an hour before exercise may reduce muscle pain afterwards
by 48 per cent, says researchers.
SourceOne is rebranding its proprietary blend of herbal Tongkat Ali
for a more mainstream uses beyond the sexual enhancement and
bodybuilding supplement markets.
Nutrition studies of beverages funded solely by industry are four
to eight times more likely to report favourable conclusions for the
sponsors than studies with no industry funding, say researchers
from the US.
Functional and energy drinks in Japan are coming under pressure
from perceived healthy options such as ready-to-drink teas, mineral
water and tonic drinks, according to a recent report from
Euromonitor International.
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