Omega 3 squid oil processor gets Australian approval
Pharma Marine, a Norwegian company sourcing omega 3 oils from squid, has announced approval of its Calamarine product by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Archives for May 20, 2013
Big interview: Kevin Cleary, CEO Clif Bar & Company
Clif Bar CEO: 'The protein trend is hot for men and women right now'
Nutrition bars enter - and exit - the snacks aisle at the speed of light these days. So how has Clif Bar managed to sustain the kind of growth rivals can only dream of, year after year? Elaine Watson caught up with CEO Kevin Cleary to find out.
High dose B vitamins help prevent Alzheimer’s, says researchers
A new study is suggesting that a high dose of B vitamins could stop the onset of Alzheimer’s by preventing shrinkage of the medial temporal lobe, the area of the brain that defines the disease.
Dispatches from VitaFoods Europe 2013
System of embargoing press releases skews perception of nutrition studies, GOED chief says
Recent research results about the effectiveness of omega 3 fatty acids in the prevention of secondary heart attacks have been generalized to cast doubt on the value of the ingredients' overall effectiveness in cardiovascular health. This is unfortunate,...
GS BioE-OriginOil ‘game-changer’ for anti-oxidant ingredient from algae production
In an inter-US agreement, Garden State bioEnterprises (GS bioE) has adopted OriginOil's harvesting technology as a key component of its proprietary production system for the high-value product Astaxanthin, which is used in cosmetics.
Omega-3 sausages: German researchers develop method to tackle oxidation
Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have come up with a new method of adding omega-3 fatty acids to sausages, to allow German consumers to continue eating their favourite foods, but with the main nutritional benefit of fish.
Nutrition 21 gets NDI for arginine silicate ingredient
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted Nutrition 21’s inositol-stabilized arginine silicate (Nitrosigine) as a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI).
Tate & Lyle acquires oat beta-glucan producer Biovelop
Speciality ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle has acquired Swedish oat beta-glucan manufacturer Biovelop.
Coffee consumption linked to lower risk of autoimmune liver disease
Regular consumption of coffee is associated with a reduced risk of a damaging autoimmune liver disease known as PSC, say researchers.
Red blood cells harbor Pycnogenol metabolite, research shows
Horphag Research knew the what about their flagship ingredient, Pycnogenol, as it pertained to its many health benefits. But until a recent study, the company was a little hazy on the how and the where.
Is theobromine responsible for cocoa’s cholesterol benefits?
The potential of cocoa to beneficially impact ‘good’ cholesterol levels may be linked to the theobromine content and not the flavonoids, says a new study from Unilever Research & Development Vlaardingen.
Microbiota composition linked to early infant growth rate
The composition of the gut microbiota in a new-born baby may have a significant impact on the rate of growth during early infancy, according to new research.