New York-based Biotivia has been told to amend some claims being
made for its resveratrol supplements and ingredients after a
complaint was brought by a competitor.
US firm NutraGenesis has combined two of its ayurvedic extracts in
a new 'beauty-from within' dietary supplement ingredient, which the
company says can help rejuvenate the skin and reduce signs of
ageing.
A new study has shown that pine nut oil can help reduce food
consumption, providing additional weight to the satiety benefits of
Lipid Nutrition's PinnoThin ingredient.
The evaluating criteria for the Choices healthy food symbol are to
be reviewed and potentially adjusted, following the establishment
of a new international scientific committee.
Fruit and vegetable consumption and dietary fat intake were found
to play an important role in children's academic performance,
highlighting yet again the need for balanced diets at an early age.
Consumers adhering to healthy diets similar to the 2005 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) are less likely to suffer from
metabolic syndrome, say researchers.
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.
DSM has launched a new resveratrol product, which it claims plugs a market need for a high potency ingredient supported by an extensive safety package.
A new study suggests a dairy beverage fermented with propionic acid
may boost feelings of satiety, but work will be needed on optimal
dose and palatability of market-viable food concepts.
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.
Artemis is launching a new excipient-free purple corn ingredient
standardised to 12 percent anthocyanins, extending the options for
companies developing antioxidant-based products.
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.
Canadian and Australian scientists are teaming-up to explore the
potential of bioactive proteins from dairy to impact chronic
disease prevention and management.
Roxlor has signed new agreements with Keratec and Proviant
Technologies to build the market for their ingredients for the
supplement and functional food markets in the US and Europe.
German ingredients giant Cognis has gained access to one of the
world's largest natural compounds databases in a move it hopes will
generate business in new functional foods, supplements and
cosmeceutical applications.
Supplements of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), previously reported
to have benefits for weight in adults, could also help children,
and possibly aid in the fight against childhood obesity.
Rats fed extracts from blueberries gained up to 10 per cent less
body weight than their furry counterparts not consuming the
extracts, says new joint research from New Zealand and the US.
Sabinsa Corporation strengthened the patent net for its ForsLean
weight management ingredient, announcing yesterday that it has
secured a patent in Canada.
French ingredients supplier BioSerae Laboratories has expanded its
cactus-derived weight management portfolio with two offerings aimed
at the international foods and drinks sectors.
French ingredient firm Fytexia is this year positioning itself to
enter the US dietary supplement and functional food market with its
fruit-based weight-loss ingredient Sinetrol.
Anthocyanins, antioxidant pigments from fruit and vegetables, have
a "significant potency" against fat cells and could be
used for the prevention of weight gain, suggests a new study from
Japan.
The popular Whole Grain Stamp is to be launched in a bilingual
version for use on food products in Canada, expanding its reach to
more consumer groups as awareness of the healthy grains increases.
Purified forms of extracted anthocyanins from berries may decrease
obesity, but the whole fruit doesn't produce the same benefits,
suggests a new study with mice.
NutraCea is entering into an alliance to construct a new flour mill
in Indonesia that will incorporate the firm's new stabilized wheat
bran technology.
Extracts from green tea may stop the build-up of fatty deposits in
the liver, and offer benefits for this silent killer linked to
obesity, suggests a new study with mice.
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.
Strains of probiotic bacteria can affect metabolism, says a new
study from Nestle and Imperial College London that could help the
development of new probiotic products tailored for individuals.
A daily soy supplement may prevent abdominal fat increases in
post-menopausal women, suggests a new study from the University of
Alabama at Birmingham.
The health benefits of honey are the focus of discussions taking
place today at an international symposium bringing together
scientists to examine the potential of the natural sweetener.
A beverage containing alginate-pectin and calcium forms a stable
gel in the stomach and boosts the feeling of fullness, report
researchers from the University of Buffalo in collaboration with
McNeil Nutritionals.
Polyphenols from wine may reduce the negative impact of high-fat
foods, according to a small study from Israel that suggests a role
in the formulation of healthier food products.
An agreement has been reached between Raisio and Unilever to grant
non-exclusive global rights to a number of plant sterol and stanol
patents - a move which will allow both companies to develop their
business and applications and...
Raisio has signed an agreement to see its branded cholesterol
lowering ingredient enter the Ecuadorian market in yoghurt - a move
it says will take advantage of great market potential.
Multivitamins and minerals could reduce appetite in women on a
weight reduction regime, while lower body weight and fat mass was
more obvious in men, says new research from Canada.
France's Naturex is launching an extract from the fraxinus
excelsior seed, known as the common ash tree, and has been
linked to having a positive effect on weight loss.
Teaming-up genistein from soy and resveratrol from grapes enhances
the anti-obesity effects of the individual compounds, reports new
research from the University of Georgia.
The whey protein industry looks set to profit from the functional
beverage trend as manufacturers say they have seen a surge in
demand for their ingredients.
Neotame has moved a step closer to being approved for use in the
European Union as a sweetener and flavour enhancer, following a
positive safety opinion from EFSA.
An increased intake of vitamin C and dairy could reduce the
accumulation of weight around the abdomen, reported to increase the
risk of diabetes and heart disease, suggests a new study.
Natural antioxidant compounds like flavonoids and phenolic acids
could inhibit the formation of fat formation from fat cells,
suggests new research from Taiwan.
The global number-one player in the weight management foods market,
Unilever, has indicated it will be expanding this functional
category into drinkable shots.
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