Archives for February 5, 2009

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Belgians confirm prebiotic bread concept not half-baked

By Shane Starling

Two Belgium companies – one a bran technology specialist, the other an ingredients supplier in the bakery and confectionery area – have linked to develop bread and pastry products with digestive health benefits.

Sweet whey targets ‘scaly skin community’

By Shane Starling

PL Thomas has launched a whey-based ingredient clinically proven to benefit psoriasis sufferers, although its marketing will feature a broader skin health sell that doesn’t venture into the territory of disease reduction.

Nestlé refines probiotic weight management project

By Shane Starling

An ever tighter focus on the ability of gut microflora to affect metabolism and control weight is the result of a new agreement signed between Nestlé’s northern France-based Research Centre and Imperial College London.

Sack lunch deficiencies open innovation opportunities

By staff reporter

Over half of the sack lunches taken to school by US children were found to be deficient in vitamin A, calcium, zinc and fiber, reinforcing the opportunity for food manufacturers in the country to develop targeted products that fill this nutritional gap.

Mexicans seek high fiber for weight management

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Mexicans are becoming more interested in healthy foods and dietary fiber, opening up new opportunities for food and beverage companies to launch high fiber products, according to research from Tate & Lyle.