HIE: Opportunity knocks for whey protein sector
The growing popularity of whey protein is creating new opportunities - though relatively low consumer recognition must still be overcome.
Archives for November 22, 2006
ONC eyes China as 'the new frontier'
Ocean Nutrition Canada is aiming to extend the reach of its Meg-3 fish oil ingredient to embrace the whole of Asia - a strategy that may prove shrewd given estimates of a 200 percent increase in market value in the next six years.
UK and Dutch to share government-industry expertise on nutrition
UK and Dutch food agencies are set to put their heads together over how government and private sector can work together to address diet and nutritional issues.
Nutrition and brain health: It's a big deal for Nestlé
Nestlé underlined its intentions yesterday to get a head start in the merging brain health market with the signing of an agreement with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) to investigate the role of nutrition in cognitive function.
Growth in sports supplements lags behind sports food & drinks
More people are buying sports nutrition products than ever before, according to a new report from Datamonitor, but growth in the sports nutritional supplements sector is not outpacing general supplements.
More support omega-3 may protect against colorectal cancer
A diet rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by 85 per cent, suggests a new study from Japan.
Consumer education on satiety may be called for
Weight management was a topic on many people's lips at HIE in Frankfurt last week, with a particular emphasis on satiety. But while several satiety-boosting ingredients are grabbing industry attention, are consumers ready for the concept?
Advitech to promote Dermylex with former Olympian
Advitech, the maker of psoriasis nutraceutical Dermylex has announced it is signing on a former Canadian Olympian to promote its whey-derived ingredient - this is the latest in a series of announcements as the company plugs the oral supplement.