Archives for June 2, 2003

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France draws new exhibitors to Natexpo

More than 200 companies active in the nutrition, health foods and dietary supplements sector are to exhibit at France's Natexpo, taking place this year in October. The show also offers seminars on the country's €274 million dietetics market.

Innovating PS for supplement use

Enzymotec has launched two phosphatidylserine-based products, Heart PS and Omega PS, targeting heart health and brain health respectively.

Fromageries Bel brings US non-dairy foods to EU markets

US firm Galaxy Nutritional Foods, a producer of soy- and oat-based dairy alternatives, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with French cheese company Fromageries Bel, which will make Galaxy's brands available throughout Europe.

Fibre supplement could prevent infant diarrhoea

The value of dietary fibre in the adult diet is now recognised as important but in a journal this month researchers suggest that babies may also benefit from the effects on bowel health by adding fibre to milk formula.

Clarinol shapes up with research

Nutritional oils company Loders Croklaan Lipid Nutrition reports that a study on its Clarinol conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) found improved weight reduction and fewer of the negative effects normally experienced when dieting.

Cargill opens Regenasure plant

Cargill is opening its new Regenasure glucosamine plant this week, after investing more than $10 million in the Eddyville facility.

Fiber in infant formula could prevent infant diarrhea

The value of dietary fiber in the adult diet is now recognised as important but in a journal this month researchers suggest that babies may also benefit from the effects on bowel health by adding fiber to milk formula.

SoBe Lean set for summer relaunch

Connecticut-based SoBe Beverages is relaunching its SoBe Lean diet beverage line in new packaging and flavours for the summer.

Do you meet European requirements?

Companies marketing ingredients for dietary supplements in Europe may need to act quickly to ensure their products are included in new EU regulations coming into force in July 2005. CRN's John Hathcock and James Roza of Now Foods are urging companies...

Paradigm shift for GM food debate?

Despite tension on both sides of the Atlantic over genetically modified foods, scientists in the US bring a note of optimism - and common sense - to the debate, reporting this week that, for the first time, parties on both sides of the controversy are...

Improving fibre in drinks formulation

Soluble fibre, the rising star of the ingredients world, has traditionally been found and consumed in solid foods such as cereals, vegetables and fruits. A new generation of soluble fibres - formulated by a number of ingredients companies in Europe...

Let's drink to health

'Healthiness-to-go' appears to be the order of the day on Europe's supermarket shelves as Mintel's Global New Product Database reveals a number of new functional drinks launched in the last month.