Supplements containing flaxseed or borage oil may protect skin against reddening and improve skin health from within, suggests new research from Germany and France.
German ingredients giant Cognis has attained an ISO (International Standards Organisation) grading for a facility that produces sterol esters, CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) and fish oils.
French gelatine and collagen specialist Rousselot has launched a range of hydrolysed collagen ingredients that will target the European and international smoothie markets.
NutraIngredients examines the omega-3 marketplace in the final instalment of a series that has scanned the scientific, regulatory and supply issues surrounding an ingredient that would appear to have everything.
Regulations governing the omega-3 market vary greatly between regions but in common is the fact there is no official, government-recommended dietary intake (RDI) anywhere in the world and approved health claims are few.
From heart health to better brain function, from reducing the risk of cancers to improving people’s moods, is there nothing omega-3 can’t do? In the first part of a four-part focus on omega-3 fatty acids, NutraIngredients reviews the science behind the...
Chinese supplier Fenchem is diversifying its presence in the joint health sector by announcing the non-GMO (genetically modified organism) status of its sodium hyaluronate (HA) offerings.
New-Jersey-based Natreon says the latest study on its Indian gooseberry ingredient finds it to have longer lasting antioxidant properties than other extracts of the berry.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published guidance to help small companies comply with the labeling of antioxidant products and high potency products.
Rousselot has acquired a range of hydrolyzed collagens from BHJ
Peptan Products to widen its offerings in this area and establish
itself as number one in the European market for gelatin and
hydrolysed collagens.
Giant German supplier BASF has increased the price of propionic
acid for the second time since May as energy and raw materials
costs continue to spiral.
Israeli firm Algatechnologies has won European Union Novel Foods approval for its patented version of the antioxidant astaxanthin, and plans to take the ingredient into new European markets.
The adage goes that if an ingredient is to gain favour with food
and supplement makers as well as the public it should first get its
scientific house in order.
NutraCea has announced plans to construct the largest rice bran oil
refinery in the world, a move that comes just months after the firm
entered the edible oil market.
DSM's Scottish vitamin manufacturing facility has won accreditation
from a new UK-based carbon foot printing scheme that recognises
green business practises.
The boom in probiotics science and products is offering potential benefits for a range of health conditions, but the industry must produce products that adhere to the definitions to avoid damaging itself.
A wine flour set to enter the US market can deliver a healthy
profile to baked goods, through the addition of antioxidants, fiber
and fatty acids, while also extending shelf-life, according to its
manufacturer.
Japanese healthy ingredients supplier Toyo Bio-Pharma will be
exhibiting for the first time at the IFT Food Expo in New Orleans
June 28 to July 1 as it continues its charge into the United States
functional food and beverage market...
Bioavailable lycopene can be produced by a simple chemical process
to tomato products, with stability maintained for over a year,
according to researchers from Nestlé and Indena.
Oral supplements of beta-carotene may protect against sunburn, and
the longer the supplementation period the greater the protection,
says a new meta-analysis.
Supplies to food and supplements makers for the fruit that packs a
powerful antioxidant punch continue to grow as Italy, the world's
largest producer of kiwis, reports strong production figures for
2007.
Dutch ingredients giant DSM Nutritional Products has pooled its
quality control, formula customisation and environmental programmes
under one brand concept as it refines its differentiation strategy.
US Capsule manufacturer Capsugel has launched a new program to
provide dietary supplement manufacturers with easy access to a
range of colored capsules at short notice.
In the last article in a series on the global nutraceuticals
market, NutraIngredients-USA.com examines some of the emerging
markets around the world, including Brazil, India, Africa and the
Middle East, and Turkey.
The Asia Pacific market for nutraceutical products by far exceeds
that of North America and Europe, according to data pooled from
different market research firms.
Calcium was the most popular dietary supplement product in the
United States in 2006, followed closely by glucosamine, according
to market data recently presented to industry members.
Biogin Biochemicals has received a patent for its standardized flax
seed extract, AlaLife Flax Lignan, as the Chinese botanicals
supplier bids to develop its international presence in the foods,
beverages and cosmeceuticals sectors.
Ocean Spray ITG has revealed extraordinary growth for its products
in Poland in the last few years - a phenomenon attributed to
growing health awareness, spending power, and a pre-existing berry
culture.
Accucaps Industries, an encapsulation firm, has converted its
Strathroy, Ontario facility to focus on health and nutritional
(H&N) products, a move the firm says will double its total
production capacity.
Ingredient group ZMC has been granted a lutein and zeaxanthin
patent, which the company hopes will help position it as a leading
global supplier for the two dietary supplement ingredients.
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours has extended its line of
functional flavors, which are said to combine the flavor and
nutritional value of fruits and vegetables.
Ingredient firm Sabinsa has been granted a US patent for its
branded coconut ingredient, which the firm says can be used in
functional foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics to support
healthy cell growth.
Gallic supplier, the Iranex Group, has acquired fellow French
natural extracts specialist Bio Serae Laboratories as part of a
strategic drive into the health and wellness sector.
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.
LycoRed has launched a consumer-oriented website it hopes will
boost worldwide lycopene awareness and understanding and add value
to its present and future co-branding arrangements.
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.
Specialty ingredients supplier Glanbia Nutritionals has launched
its first omega-3 ingredients in Europe in a move that will see it
target functional foods and beverages.
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.
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