Proteins, peptides, amino acids

Fish protein shows appetite suppression, weight management potential

12-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Protein from blue whiting fish may promote the production of gut hormones associated with suppressing appetite, and may aid weight management, suggests new research from France.

Dutch start-up secures funding for egg lutein and peptide R&D

11-Jan-2012 By Shane Starling

Dutch firm Newtricious has won undisclosed funding from a local investment consortium that will advance its egg-focused R&D to drive products to shelves in, “two to three years”.

Herbalife: Belgian court judgment contains factual errors

19-Dec-2011 By Elaine Watson

Direct selling giant Herbalife says it will appeal last month’s ruling in a commercial court in Brussels stating it had violated Belgian law on unfair commercial practices.

Nestlé promotes infant nutritional interventions

29-Nov-2011

A Nestlé symposium has heard how probiotics, personalised nutrition and low-protein formulas in non-breast-fed infants can improve low birth weights.

CHS to acquire Israeli soy protein company Solbar for $133m

25-Nov-2011 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The United States’ biggest farmer-owned cooperative CHS Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire soy protein company Solbar for $133m, sending share prices in the Israeli company soaring.

Only 10 days to go - WeightManagement 2011

31-Oct-2011

Following the outstanding success of last year’s edition, NutraIngredients-USA.com will host its 2nd virtual conference and expo dedicated to weight management, showcasing the latest trends and strategies in weight management for the food, beverage and...

Soy protein may improve lipid profile of healthy individuals: Study

24-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

Soy protein, but not milk protein or carbohydrate, supplementation may improve the lipid profile among healthy individuals by increasing levels of ‘good’ cholesterol, suggests a new study.

FrieslandCampina Domo invests €130m to meet Asian infant nutrition boom

21-Oct-2011 By Shane Starling

Growing demand for infant nutrition products in the Asian region have spurred Dutch dairy group FrieslandCampina Domo to splash €130m to upgrade two of its plants with completion expected by November 2013.

CLA may protect against celiac disease: Study

10-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with CLA may be beneficial in fighting oxidative stress associated with celiac disease, according to new research in mice.

Leucine supplements boost muscle synthesis by 33% during exercise

06-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of leucine-enriched essential amino acid supplements during endurance exercise may enhance the synthesis of muscle protein by 33%, says a new study from the US Army.

EFSA health claim opinion

EFSA on Valio peptide claim: “No convincing evidence for a mechanism”

03-Oct-2011 By Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a peptide-blood pressure health claim submitted by Finnish dairy group, Valio, saying the dossier containing 21 intervention studies failed to demonstrate an effect.

Premium Ingredients cuts casein with new pizza products

16-Sep-2011 By Ben Bouckley

Spanish ingredients company Premium Ingredients is poised to launch two new pizza topping ingredients targeted at cutting casein levels to reduce end product cost.

Food supplements setting up for golden London Olympics

15-Sep-2011 By Shane Starling

Improved anti-doping testing methods will make it almost impossible for athletes to blame contaminated food supplements if they are caught for doping at next year’s Olympiad in London, a science congress has heard.

Multi-nutrient supplement shows anti-inflammatory benefits

09-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

A supplement containing a mix of B vitamins, amino acids, and botanical extracts was effective at reducing markers of inflammation, says new research.

Leucine may help to burn fat but spare muscle wastage: Pilot study

29-Aug-2011 By Nathan Gray

Research in high altitude climbers has suggested that supplementation with the amino acid leucine can help to boost fat burning whilst preventing loss of muscle tissue.

Dairy prices to soften, says Glanbia

24-Aug-2011 By Helen Glaberson

A modest weakening in dairy prices is expected, forecast Glanbia, as the company posted a profit jump in its half year results.

Cyvex: Managing consumer expectations is key in weight management market

19-Aug-2011 By Elaine Watson

The market for appetite suppressing ingredients may not have set the world on fire – yet – but it has legs provided consumer expectations are managed and firms do not overstate the benefits, according to one supplier.

Kerry delivers “solid” H1 with 6% profit hike to €214m

17-Aug-2011 By Shane Starling

Irish dairy and ingredients group Kerry has turned in a”solid” first half of 2011 that saw it increase volumes, weather raw material price hikes, and see success in a “go-to-market” functional ingredient strategy as profits jumped 6.1% on 2010 figures.

“Milk drinks for infants are not necessary“: German agency

17-Aug-2011 By Shane Starling

Infant milks for over-1s are not better than regular cow’s milk, a German government agency has found after analysing their nutritional properties.

Carnitine transporter may adapt to lower levels in vegetarians: Study

02-Aug-2011 By Jess Halliday

Vegetarians have a reduced capacity to transport carnitine into muscle and store it, even though they do not excrete as much as non-vegetarians, says new research.

Ingredia on rejected peptide claims: “Nothing to do with us”

25-Jul-2011 By Shane Starling

French supplier Ingredia has distanced itself from recently rejected casein tryptic hydrolysate (peptide) stress reduction health claims.

Provexis and DSM forge peptide-diabetes partnership

21-Jul-2011 By Shane Starling

Provexis and DSM Nutritional Products have teamed up for the second time to research, develop and bring to market a non-dairy protein peptide with glycaemic response potential.

Whey protein shows body weight benefits without energy restriction

20-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of whey protein, but not soy protein, may improve body weight without restricting energy intakes or habitual diets in obese and overweight adults, suggests a new study by scientists from the US Department of Agriculture.

Onion ‘waste’ may provide source of food ingredients: Study

18-Jul-2011 By Nathan Gray

Waste products from industrially processed onions may have potential uses as food sources of food ingredients including dietary fibre, and phenolic ingredients such as quercetin, according to new research.

Are meaningless ‘commodity health claims’ flooding European shelves?

18-Jul-2011 By Shane Starling

European food makers are beginning to utilise positive article 13, general function health claim opinions issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), precipitating a flood of potentially meaningless claims, according to one industry observer.

New extraction technique leads to enriched beta-glucan: Study

04-Jul-2011 By Nathan Gray

Dry extraction with supercritical carbon dioxide can enhance the separation of oat beta-glucan, starch and protein in distinct fractions, meaning a higher quality final product, according to new research.

Are all protein sources equal for weight management?

24-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The scientific literature supports a role for high protein diets to boost a feeling of fullness and enhance weight loss, but the source of protein – animal or plant – does not seem to affect the potential benefits, says a new review.

L-carnitine shows blood sugar benefits: Study

14-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of L-carnitine may improve how the body handles glucose, and prevent spikes in blood sugar levels, suggests a new study from Scotland with implications for diabetics.

Nestlé and King's College commit to ‘protein-protein’ nutrigenomics project

10-Jun-2011 By Shane Starling

The Nestlé Research Center (NRC) in Switzerland and King's College London have committed to a six-month research project to, “examine the interactions between genes and food ingredients, and how they can affect human health."

Going hardcore helps DSM resolve recovery protein identity crisis

10-Jun-2011 By Shane Starling

DSM Nutritional Products (DNP) is getting serious about ‘serious endurance’ for PeptoPro, the casein-based recovery protein that has been a slow-burner for the Dutch ingredients giant since a glamorous Olympic Games debut.

“High-quality” protein demand set to boom: Report

09-Jun-2011 By Shane Starling

The rise of protein as a nutrient that can assist weight management will drive the quality protein market to new heights, according to a new report.

French nutritionists take protein diet feud to court

01-Jun-2011 By Shane Starling

French nutritionist Doctor Pierre Dukan is suing a fellow French nutritionist for publically stating his protein-centric Dukan diet was "a danger for the French population".

Today: Bone & joint health virtual conference

25-May-2011

NutraIngredients-USA.com is hosting the first virtual conference dedicated to bone and joint health, showcasing the latest trends and strategies for this multi-million dollar segment.

DSM puts blood pressure ingredient on ice after disappointing sales

24-May-2011 By Elaine Watson

Marketing activity on TensVida (formerly TensGuard), a groundbreaking tripeptide from milk claimed to reduce blood pressure, has been put on ice by bosses at DSM after it failed to meet commercial targets.

L-theanine may boost attention for anxious folks: Study

11-May-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea, may help people with anxiety focus on their daily activities, suggests a new study from Japan.

Science of joint health ingredients ‘inconclusive’, says review

10-May-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Certain joint health supplements may offer benefits but only under certain conditions and specific doses, but there are no such question marks over safety, says a new review from Asia.

Green tea extract shows memory boosting activity: Study

04-May-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of a green tea extract may boost mental alertness and enhance memory, according to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study from Korea.

Protein player welcomes EFSA weight management guidance

04-May-2011 By Shane Starling

Recently published draft weight management health claims guidance from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will help whey protein industry win claims, a leading supplier has said.

Nutraceutical combination shows bone health benefits: Study

04-May-2011 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with a nutraceutical containing vitamins D3 and K1, with hop rho iso-alpha acids, and berberine sulfate trihydrate may result in improved bone health, according to new research.

Potato protein targets sports nutrition market

04-May-2011 By Shane Starling

Dutch start-up Solanic is promoting the bioavailability and sustainability of its potato-derived protein isolates, ahead of a global launch at the Vitafoods Europe trade fair next week in Geneva.

Pfizer has GOLD ambitions for toddler nutrition

04-May-2011 By Shane Starling

Pfizer is ready to take on the “enormous responsibility” of improving the nutrition of older infants, the company has said in redesigning a range of low-protein, vitamin and mineral-fortified toddler nutrition products called GOLD.

Gumlink takes 50 per cent stake in Canadian probiotic gum maker

27-Apr-2011 By Mike Stones

Danish company Gumlink’s acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in Canadian probiotic and nutraceutical gum maker, Tab Labs Inc will allow the joint venture to focus on patented nutraceutical chewing gum, according to Soren Birn, Gumlink’s chief executive...

EFSA health claim opinion

“EFSA wants platinum, not gold science” says rejected lactoferrin claimant

20-Apr-2011 By Shane Starling

The Czech Special Foods Association (CSFA) says the European Food Safety Authority (RFSA) rejection last week of a product-specific, lactoferrin-immunity health claim shows even ‘gold-standard’ science is not impressing the Parma-based agency.

Special edition: Inflammation

The rise of anti-inflammatory nutrients

19-Apr-2011 By Stephen Daniells

In the first part of our special series on inflammation, NutraIngredients puts the physiological process of inflammation under the microscope, and casts an eye over the nutritional approaches to counter rising inflammation.

Aurora Algae launches ‘game changing’ EPA omega-3

12-Apr-2011 By Stephen Daniells

California’s Aurora Algae has announced the launch of its new A2 product portfolio, including protein-rich powder and a ‘game changing’ sustainable EPA-rich omega-3 oil.

EU approves DuPont-Danisco offer – but it’s far from a done deal

05-Apr-2011 By Shane Starling

The European Commission today approved DuPont’s €4.5bn offer for Danish probiotics, enzymes and ingredients giant Danisco but the deal remains in doubt as to date only 6% of Danisco shareholders have accepted the offer.

Whey protein may cut metabolic risk of high-fat diet: Mouse study

23-Mar-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Whey protein isolate may slow weight gain and the accumulation of body fat when added to a high fat, suggest new findings from a study with mice.

Arla and DMK form new €44m whey joint venture

22-Mar-2011 By Jess Halliday

Arla Foods is to establish a whey processing joint venture with the merged Nordmilch-Humana company DMK to produce whey protein concentrate (WPC) and lactose for the food industry.

Glucosamine to be re-assessed by Danish Medicines Agency

09-Mar-2011 By Mike Stones

The Danish Medicines Agency is to re-assess whether the state should continue to reimburse patients who buy the joint health supplement glucosamine (M01AX05) from pharmacies after clinical studies questioned its efficacy for the alleviation of painful...

Special edition: Heart health

Heart health ingredients supply: From sterols to beta-glucan to vitamins K& E

18-Feb-2011 By Stephen Daniells

In the final part of our special focus on heart health, NutraIngredients looks at supply of select ingredients: Who are the key suppliers, and what options are available?