Beauty-enhancing ‘functional foods’ gain momentum
Anti-ageing drinks and bread promoting health and beauty are amongst products gaining pace around the globe, according to Datamonitor's Product Launch Analytics.
Archives for November 18, 2010
Private-public sector partnerships show success against malnutrition
Partnerships between the private sector and international developmental agencies are breeding success in tackling malnutrition in the world’s poorest.
Fish oil forms: Triglycerides better for omega-3 index increase
Fish oil omega-3s in the triglyceride form are better for boosting the omega-3 index than the ethyl ester form, says a new study from Germany, a result which echoes recent Danish findings.
Carbery gains consumer thumbs up for hydrolysed protein
Carbery has received positive feedback on the sensory properties of its Optipep SN hydrolysed whey protein in consumer research involving serious sports enthusiasts and users of sports nutrition products.
Dispatches from HiE
DSM, Danisco, Chr. Hansen and Innophos win at HiE awards
The awards celebrate the best innovations and companies in the ingredients community, with prizes were run over five categories, heart health, digestive health, sports performance, weight management, and nutrition for the young and old.
Dispatches from HIE 2010
Beneo queries the ins and outs of EFSA ‘active ingredient approach’
The European Food Safety Authority should be able to deliver health claim opinions based on products that have had ingredients like fermented carbohydrates removed from them, says Beneo.
Blueberries linked to improved blood vessel health: Rat study
Supplementing the diet with wild blueberries may reduce blood pressure, suggests a new study with hypertensive rats.