Aker records first ever profit
Norwegian krill supplier Aker BioMarine has turned in its first-ever quarterly profit as European, US and Asian sales for the omega-3 source surged in the first half of 2010.
Archives for August 5, 2010
Danisco gains more proof for betaine’s sports benefits
A new study on betaine has added to the science backing the ingredient’s sports nutrition benefits, demonstrating that supplementation for two weeks helped improve power and force.
AHPA takes Consumer Reports’ “Dirty Dozen” to task
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) says the Consumer Reports article that this week criticized the dietary supplements industry for being under-regulated and named a “dirty dozen” of supplement ingredients to avoid, is guilty of the kind of...
New processing technologies could enhance probiotic dairy products
An academic review has underlined the promise of high pressure processing (HP) and pulsed electric fields (PEF) to ensure the viability and shelf life of probiotic dairy products.
Insufficient ALA could be linked to obesity trend
A new study suggests that a deficiency in alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) coupled with a chronic excess of linoleic acid (omega-6) could lead to ‘inherited obesity’.
Black garlic extract delivers heart health without bad breath
Frutarom has launched a black garlic extract, which the firm says can be used in dietary supplements and functional foods to deliver garlic’s heart health benefits without its characteristic bad breath effects.
Proving health claims with healthy populations proves tough
In the second excerpt from a NutraIngredients health claims roundtable, our experts discuss some of the controversy that surrounds health claim validation in healthy populations.
Changing gut bacteria could explain chronic western illnesses: Study
A shift in gut microbial composition may explain the rising prevalence of chronic stomach upsets and even obesity among children in developed nations, suggests new research.