The final article in a NutraIngredients-USA.com series on health claims examines the top priorities set out by an FDA and FTC compliance lawyer on how companies can ensure they are making the right claims.
After less than two years, BASF has terminated its presence in the
global CoEnzymeQ10 market, citing a lack of demand for its premium,
nanotechnology-driven, highly soluble and bioavailable ingredients.
NutraIngredients-USA examines the enforcement strategy of the US
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its efforts to ensure that the
marketing claims made by food and dietary supplement manufacturers
are accurate and substantiated.
In the third article in a series on health claims,
NutraIngredients-USA.com examines what the US Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) looks for when it assesses products for accurate
marketing.
In the second article in a series on health claims,
NutraIngredients-USA.com examines what FDA looks for when
regulating the use of claims on food, beverage and dietary
supplements.
Californian ingredients supplier Resveratrol Partners has
criticized the National Advertising Division of the Council of
Better Business Bureaus (NAD), a voluntary media watchdog, for
failing to enforce its own rulings.
In the first in a series of articles on the potential and dangers of health claims, NutraIngredients-USA.com examines the different types of claims that can be used on food, beverage and dietary supplement products in the US.
Studies are underway to investigate the use of
galacto-oligosaccharides to protect animals from salmonella
infection, both to reduce the risk of the bacteria entering the
food chain and increase knowledge on prebiotics' benefits.
Scientific findings directly linking flavonoid consumption to
increased immunity in birds could pave the way for more research
involving mice and humans, say German researchers.
Green tea can boost the potential of antibiotics to battle
superbugs and other bacterial strains and even make previously
antibiotic-resistant bacteria susceptible to treatment, according
to "surprised" Egyptian scientists.
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has set criteria for
a mooted labeling scheme that will allow probiotics products to
bear a quality seal.
Unilever has joined the growing number of manufacturers exploring
new ways of delivering probiotics by launching an iced lolly aimed
at children in the UK.
Prebiotic fibre specialist Beneo-Orafti says demand for its chicory
root-derived ingredients has been unaffected by price hikes it
implemented at the end of last year.
Yakult, the leading global probiotic yogurt drink, puts its success
down to three major factors: the scientific backing for its
probiotic strain, the high quantities of live bacteria found in
each serving, and the affordable price...
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.
Finnish pharma player Actavis has launched three ranges of VMS and
herbal products in Bulgaria with more planned as the company
attempts to meet revenue growth targets of 20 per cent by 2010.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has said that it has received
registration for its BeneFlax dietary supplement ingredient from
the Canadian regulatory authority.
Ingredients firm Cyvex has launched two new plant-derived
ingredients for use in dietary supplements and foods to help
control blood glucose levels and support heart and digestive
health.
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.
A novel mixture of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides may
selectively boost levels of friendly bacteria in the gut, showing
that manufacture prebiotics can be tailored for higher selectivity,
UK researchers report.
A Californian start-up has launched a range of ingredients that tap
into two of the most dynamic and fastest growing segments of the
food industry - superfruits and organics.
A compound found in broccoli, previously linked to anti-cancer
benefits, may also counter the decline in the body's immune system
associated with age, says a new study from UCLA.
Australian olive leaf extract pioneer, Olive Products Australia
(OPA), has gained a European-first distribution deal in the UK for
its high-antioxidant liquid supplement.
A $20m Californian mushroom supplements specialist could face legal
action for falsely stating it had received European approval for a
number of health claims.
Supplementation with a yeast fermentate can boost the immune system
and reduce the occurrence of cold and flu symptoms by 21 per cent,
according to the results of randomised clinical trial.
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...
Probiotics specialist BioGaia has extended a 2006 licensing
agreement with Swiss biopharma group Ferring Pharmaceuticals that
will see its probiotic drops and tablets distributed in a number of
predominantly Middle Eastern countries...
Robinson Pharma, a leader in soft gel encapsulation in the US, has
initiated a series of upgrades in its facility, which the firm says
will improve speed of delivery and quality assurance.
Supplements of probiotics may boost the immune health of long
distance runners, protecting them from respiratory illnesses,
suggests a small study published today.
Probiotic supplements may ease the suffering from diarrhoea and nausea amongst people with HIV and AIDS, suggests a joint study by African and Canadian researchers.
The headlines are sensationalist: twenty-four people have died in a
probiotic trial. Therefore, probiotics may be fatal. Throw those
yoghurt shots away!
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (VWA) has said
there is no danger in taking probiotic dairy drink - but is
planning to release details on possible consequence of the bacteria
on vulnerable groups.
NutraCea has filed for provisional patent protection for its
technology to stabilize wheat bran, which the company says can make
it a commercially viable ingredient for use in foods.
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.
New fruit varieties under development by HortResearch which can be
higher in antioxidants compared to their more natural counterparts
are tapping into consumer's understanding and demand for healthy
products.
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.
NutraCea and HerbalScience Singapore will join forces to create a
new company for the development of functional food ingredients
derived from stabilized rice bran.
The increasing use of probiotics and antioxidants will continue to
develop in 2008 but products positioned at heart health will not
perform so well, a report has said.
Chr Hansen has signed a conditional agreement to buy Swedish Arla
Foods' subsidiary Medipharm, a deal which will strengthen the
Danish firm's probiotic activities.
In a drive to spread the message on the benefits of prebiotics and
probiotics for digestive health and immunity, Danisco USA held a
symposium on the science behind these ingredients.
A probiotic concept for whey drinks from Chr Hansen will help meet
consumer demand for healthy foods and is also claimed by the firm
to be the first of a kind aimed at drinkable whey shots.
Following World AIDS Day, the food industry should reflect on its
own potential to advance the fight against a disease that continues
to sweep a devastating toll.
Experts at a Nestle-sponsored symposium on probiotics and
children's health have urged paediatricians to pay attention to
emerging research on so-called good bacteria, although more
research is needed on the mechanisms behind...
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