Benecol targets overweight Indonesians
Raisio has entered its second Asian market by launching Benecol, in Indonesia, as it makes Asia a “region of focus” for its cholesterol-lowering brand.
Archives for September 16, 2008
Innovation can ease rising costs
Introducing new products can help companies alleviate the burden of high food inflation because consumers will not be so concerned about a change in price, according to a new report on the food manufacturing industry from the Conference Board of Canada.
Smiling Bob maker files for bankruptcy
Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals has lodged a bankruptcy claim less than a month after a Federal court ordered it to pay $500m for a series of fraud crimes.
Pennsylvania assesses teen sport supplements use
The manner in which sports supplements are used by teenagers is being considered by the north eastern US state of Pennsylvania, with the aim of building a sports nutrition high school curriculum.
Omega-3 in infant formula world first
Friesland Foods Kievit has launched what it is calling a world first omega-3 (DHA) and omega-6 (ARA) encapsulated combination ingredient that can be incorporated into hypoallergenic infant formula.
Functional straw deal targets probiotic juice boost
A leading packager is spying a global roll-out for a new development in straws that it claims can grant an additional probiotic boost to juices and dairy beverages.
Acai-rich juice may reverse inflammation
An antioxidant-rich juice containing açai may reduce levels of markers of inflammation linked to conditions such as heart disease, says a new study.
Dietary ALA sufficient to raise omega-3 levels, says study
A daily 2.4 gram dose of ALA-rich flax oil is enough to raise overall levels of omega-3 fatty acids, suggests a new study that supports inclusion of ALA-rich sources in the diet.