Indigenous Indian probiotic strains set for commercialisation
Indian scientists have developed two probiotic cultures for use in dairy products and food supplements – with patent applications in process.
Archives for May 8, 2012
Allmax Nutrition, BPI Sports and DynaPep Corp targeted in latest wave of class action suits over DMAA
Allmax Nutrition (Razor8Blast Powder); BPI Sports (Roxylean and 1.M.R.); and DynaPep Corporation (DynaPep Energy) are the latest firms to be targeted in class action complaints alleging their products contain DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine) in a synthetic...
Red wine polyphenols show prebiotic potential: Study
Polyphenol compounds in red wine may selectively boost the growth of certain bacteria in the gut, says a new study from Spain.
Black pepper extract could fight fat by blocking cell formation
Researchers have unravelled the mechanism behind black pepper’s purported weight management properties after they revealed that piperine from black pepper extract may block fat cell formation.
Dutch bar manufacturer VSI opens third factory
Dutch non-branded bar manufacturer VSI has begun operations at a €10m plant in Leerdam, Holland, which incorporates a research and development (R&D) centre and has the capacity to make triple-layered bars.
Fluxome granted Japanese omega-3 processing patent
Natural ingredients supplier, Fluxome, has been awarded a patent for its omega-3 production technology in the ‘important’ Japanese market.
IOM report recommends changing food environment to tackle obesity
Smaller portion sizes, curbing food marketing to children, cutting sugary drink intake and boosting availability of healthy foods are among policy recommendations in a new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Nutrition stars for DSM but profits drop; Raisio records 11% hike
DSM’s nutrition unit performed well with the Martek acquisition helping 13% sales growth, but the polymers and pharma faired worse, leaving the company with 3% overall growth, but a dipped EBITDA of €306m for the quarter.
L-glutamine form could boost uptake by 224%: Study
Delivering the amino acid L-glutamine in the form of the dipeptide L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine may increase blood levels 224%, compared with L-glutamine only, says a new study.
Vitamin Shoppe boss quizzed on DMAA on Q1 earnings call
Vitamin Shoppe boss Tony Truesdale would not say how much the FDA crackdown on DMAA is likely to cost the business after being repeatedly pressed by analysts on the issue during the firm’s first quarter earnings call.
‘Cobiotics’ firm launches mission to defuse ticking time bomb of prediabetes
Targeting the 79m adults in the US with prediabetes represents a “significant untapped opportunity” in the foods and supplements market, says the firm behind a new ‘cobiotic’ ingredient claimed to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels - and a healthy...
BASF completes omega-3 portfolio with Equateq buy
BASF has added high-potency, pharma-grade omega-3s to its range by buying Scottish firm Equateq for an undisclosed sum.