Ocean Spray reduces 2010 cranberry crop forecast
Poor weather conditions have led Ocean Spray to reduce its cranberry crop forecast for 2010 as it says lower yields will result in a drop of over 6 per cent of previous industry estimates.
Archives for October 21, 2010
Indena curcumin complex shows eye therapy potential
Curcumin complex may reduce relapses of recurrent anterior uveitis by over 80 percent, according to new research.
How to successfully market and position a nutricosmetic product
Positioning and marketing beauty from within products presents a unique set of challenges that require a clear and targeted strategy, explains Imedeen marketing director Marie-Louise Haxthausen.
Ice cream not a problem for probiotic bacteria: Study
Ice creams with added pre- or probiotics can be formulated to have good nutritional and sensory properties, according to research, with careful balancing of the recipe to ensure acceptable taste, texture and colour.
Where’s the CLA body fat opinion, asks Cognis
Cognis is trawling through this week’s article 13.1 claims with a fine tooth comb, after noting that the opinions on CLA do not appear to address its main marketing angle, on body fat reduction.
Dispatches from Supply Side West
Hormel launches Co-Q10/omega -3 combination for foods and drinks
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods has launched a new combination of CoQ10 and omega-3 said to be shelf stable and cold water soluble, allowing formulators to add the combination ingredient to clear beverages, such as sports drinks.
HFMA responds to omega-3 pregnancy study
There are some good findings in the recent Adelaide omega-3 study on DHA in pregnancy , the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association has pointed out; but it is noteworthy that participants did not DHA throughout the whole 9 months but only in the latter...
Dispatches from Supply Side West
Valensa extends omega-3 portfolio with new ALA ingredient
Florida’s Valensa International has launched a new extract of perilla, said to contain an omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of 6:1 and with a two-year shelf life.