News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Increasing turnover at Raisio's chemicals division has not been enough to counter the downward trend in margarine sales and the lack of anticipated interest in Benecol this year, but the company just made it back into the black in the third quarter.
The Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses yesterday agreed to abolish the 100 per cent RDA measure for setting maximum levels of vitamins and minerals, as proposed in a draft guideline.
Legislation that would significantly increase the costs of marketing herbal dietary supplements was introduced in the House of Representatives last week, designed to better prevent adverse events caused by herbal ingredients.
New research designed to help consumers create customized diets based on their genetic make-up will create ethical and legal challenges with serious implications for the scientific and medical communities, warn international experts.
An overview of the Korean market for nutraceuticals suggests that it is growing by 20-30 per cent annually, representing a significant opportunity for foreign companies.
New research designed to help consumers create customised diets based on their genetic make-up will create ethical and legal challenges with serious implications for the scientific and medical communities, warn international experts.
US researchers have found that nitrite, a common small ion in the blood, also found in leafy green vegetables and red meat, could help treat high blood pressure, heart attacks and sickle cell disease.
Pressure in the soy processing market continues to squeeze margins for food ingredients companies, pushing up prices for manufacturers. Solae said yesterday it will increase its lecithin prices by 5-8 per cent.
Western ingredients companies continue to make inroads into the massive Chinese food market with Danish company Chr Hansen cutting the ribbon yesterday on new facilities in Bejiing.
The US bankruptcy court has approved the sale of supplement manufacturer Twinlab to IdeaSphere. Twinlab CEO Ross Blechman says the deal heralds a stronger brand and the potential to reshape the industry.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition is urging the USDA to incorporate advice on consistent use of multivitamins in its review of the Food Guide Pyramid.