Organic fruit powders booming for US supplier
Illinois-based supplier FutureCeuticals is building its organic lines in response to ever-surging demand for organic products in the US.
Archives for September 8, 2008
Prisoners given supplements in new trial
An Oxford University study being conducted in three UK prisons is investigating the link between nutrition and behaviour.
Consumers’ moods can inform flavour development, says analyst
Food manufacturers are well aware that, in order for a product to succeed, they must understand consumer wants and needs. But according to a new paper from Frost & Sullivan, they need to delve even deeper into the link between flavours and emotions.
Omega-3: Lifelong intakes necessary for benefits in old age?
Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), may decrease the risk of dementia, and improve survival in older people, suggest three new studies.
Frutarom targets elderly with ‘50plus’
Israeli supplier Frutarom has launched a ‘proactive concept’ targeting baby boomers that couples condition-specific ingredients with product templates and marketing assistance.
Vitamin B12 may protect against brain shrinkage
Vitamin B12 may protect against brain volume loss in older people, and ultimately reduce the risk of developing dementia, suggests a new study from the University of Oxford.
Neptune raises funds, expands krill oil capacity
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has secured a chunk of funds through a new financing agreement, which the firm says will help to double its production capacity of krill oil.
Glucosamine grows slowly but surely
Global launches of products containing the joint health ingredient glucosamine are seeing a slow but steady increase, with North America and Asia Pacific currently reporting the most new launches, according to Mintel.