US organics buck recessionary trend
US sales of organic food have surged despite dire predictions for its resilience as consumers look for ways to cut spending, according to a new survey on American organics.
Archives for May 4, 2009
BioActor team-up testing olive polyphenol potential
Belgium-based BioActor has entered into a collaboration with one raw material supplier to jointly market a new olive polyphenol formulation currently under development to offer possible bone health benefits for food and drink.
Immunity claims are next on FTC’s radar, says legal expert
Immunity is likely to be the next major focus for the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as it closes its fist over fraudulent dietary supplement products, suggests a food and drug lawyer.
B6 may slash colorectal cancer risk: Harvard study
Increased intake of vitamin B6 from dietary and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 50 per cent, suggests a new study.
Nestle ranks second in innovation index for Asian markets
Swiss firm Nestle ranks second in terms of innovation targeted at Asia's emerging markets, claims a fresh 'business vitality' index from the Global Intelligence Alliance Group (GIA).
Chia and dietary fiber for AHD International at IFT
Developments in dietary fibers and chia seeds are expected to dominate the offerings of ingredients group AHD International at the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo taking place next month.
Manufacturer says refinery tech aids whey process ‘purity’
A range of whey processing technology is designed to allow dairy groups to produce value-added ingredients with long-term reductions to costs and environmental impacts, according to its manufacturer.
Snack Size Science: Vitamin E and the quest for thick hair
NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science. This week we consider if vitamin E from palm oil can help men with thinning and receding hair. Malaysian researchers suggest there’s potential for the vitamin in mane-maintenance.