Why 'wellness' sells
Wellness has firmly ingratiated itself in the minds of mainstream food and beverage companies, according to a leading UK branding consultancy.
Archives for April 5, 2009
Folic acid and colorectal cancer: Chilean study adds to concerns
Rates of colorectal cancer may have increased in Chile since introduction of mandatory folic acid fortification, says a new study.
Could clones be hiding out in ice-cream?
Ben & Jerry’s campaign to ensure produce from clones is detectable in the food chain shows that bundling biotech in with conventional produce remains unacceptable – but lessons from GM do not seem to have been learned.
New cranberry player hypes ‘A-linkage’
Triarco Industries has entered the cranberry extracts market with an offering it says can benefit urinary tract infections (UTI) via “three specialized bioactive mechanisms” including the presence of A-linked proanthocyanidins (PACs).
Functional food maker Mastix Medica buys private label gum
US functional food manufacturer Mastix Medica has acquired the private label division of edible novelties firm Koko’s Confectionery & Novelty. The business, operating from a 28,000 square foot facility in Baltimore County, US, currently manufactures...
Natural chemical in liquorice hints at new cancer prevention strategy
Opportunities could potentially dovetail for liquorice in the nutraceutical domain with new research from the US suggesting a natural chemical component in this sweet ingredient could offer a new approach to preventing bowel cancer.
Nestle's shredded wheat for weight-loss: Study
Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals could potentially compete for a slice of the £850m slimming industry with fresh research from the UK suggesting when eaten as a meal substitute, cereals could play a role in weight-loss.
Broccoli sprouts may cut stomach ulcer risk
Daily consumption of broccoli sprouts may cut Helicobacter pylori infections, and offer protection against stomach ulcers, and maybe cancer, says a new study.
Infant formula contamination could harm brain development, finds study
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have found that a range of commercial infant formula brands are contaminated with perchlorate, a chemical that may interfere with brain development.
DSM targets fungal enzyme at lactose-intolerant supplements
DSM Food Specialties has launched an acid lactase enzyme used in food supplements that allow those with lactose intolerance to consume dairy foods, as the Dutch ingredients giant expands its lactose portfolio.