Iodine fortification mandatory for NZ bakers
Bakers in New Zealand will now by law have to fortify bread products with iodine, as regulators in the country attempt to boost consumption of the essential nutrient.
Archives for March 19, 2008
DSM hikes vitamin A price
Dutch ingredients supplier DSM has jacked up the price of vitamin A by 10 per cent in response to "sharp" energy, raw materials and transportation cost increases.
Propionic acid beverage could boost satiety
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.
Frutarom develops taste for energy market
Israel-based supplier Frutarom has launched an "ingredient concept" around the energy sector to assist manufacturers with new product development.
Top NMI health and wellness trends: Part II
In the second part of a series on top trends identified by market researcher Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), NutraIngredients-USA.com examines the trends coined 'Dr Me', 'The Culture of Sustainability', 'Golden Opportunities', and 'The New Immunity'.
New 'natural' ingredients for blood glucose, heart support
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.