Archives for September 13, 2009

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Special edition: Market insights

Datamonitor: New horizons for omega-3

By Mark Whalley, Datamonitor

Most European consumers identify omega-3 as essentially healthy, but there is a “significant knowledge shortcoming” about specific health benefits, Datamonitor tells NutraIngredients as part of a special series revealing insights from market analysts.

Danone-backed Yakult expands in India

Distribution of probiotic one-shot drinks is broadening in India, with a major push occurring in cities like Mumbai, as disposable Indian incomes rise, and more people take an interest in health benefits promised by functional foods.

Carbery finds bodybuilders embracing health

By Guy Montague-Jones

Whey protein supplier Carbery says new bodybuilding supplements should become more than just fuel for muscle growth and offer added nutritional value to consumers.

Special Edition: Resveratrol

Science: Resveratrol’s miraculous promise

By Stephen Daniells

In the final part of a special series on resveratrol, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the ingredient. Is there nothing it cannot do?

Industry hits back at anti-supplements professor

By Shane Starling

The UK Health Food Manufacturers' Association (HFMA) has defended its members against a UK professor who last week poured scorn on the food supplements industry by slamming many supplements as useless or even harmful.

Rapper 50 Cent to choose Facebook-designed functional drink

By Shane Starling

Coca-Cola-owned Glaceau Vitaminwater is giving consumers the opportunity to design a new addition to its functional beverage range, with the winner being selected by the rapper 50 Cent and country singer, Carrie Underwood.

Special edition: Market insights

Datamonitor: How to keep the omega-3 health halo

By Mark Whalley, Datamonitor

The US food industry needs to help address a fundamental lack of consumer understanding about omega-3 if the ingredient is to maintain its ‘health halo’, says Datamonitor. In this special series, NutraIngredients canvasses insights from market analysts...