Further growth for functional chewing gum, predicts analyst
“Strong growth” is predicted for functional chewing gum in 2009-2014 due to an increasing demand for health-oriented products, according to Euromonitor.
Archives for November 10, 2010
ILC-UK issues functional call to arms for older people
More research is necessary to examine perceptions of the benefits of functional foods for older consumers, according to a new report from the ILC-UK (International Longevity Centre UK).
Sesame protein isolate may reduce heart disease risk
Protein isolates from sesame seed may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to results of a new study with rats.
Naturex reaps Natraceutical buy-out benefits to turn record profit
French supplier Naturex is reaping the benefits of its December buy-out of the ingredients division of Spanish supplier Natraceutical with a record quarter net profit of €3.2m and €10.8m for the nine months to the end of September.
Roquette chews on positive EFSA gum opinions
French supplier Roquette is hailing the potential of polyols to boost dental health, following recent article 14 positive opinions for sugar-free gum from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Probiotics show oral health benefits: BioGaia study
Probiotic-containing lozenges may reduce levels of three different pathogens in patients with chronic periodontitis, suggests a new study that also supports benefits for inflamed gums.
GOED: ALA science important, but fish oil supply is sustainable
More research into ALA and its conversion to long-chain omega-3s is needed, but pinning it on ‘dwindling fish stocks’ is confused, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).
Dispatches from SupplySide West
‘Medicine hunter’ spears mainstream botanical acceptance
For the best part of two decades Chris Kilham has been venturing into this planet’s wild vegetation zones in an ongoing search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits.