‘Problems abound’ for protein ingredients, says report
Protein ingredients are facing major challenges in developed markets, with stagnation in technical applications and uncertainty over health and sports markets, according to a report from Giract.
Archives for September 20, 2015
Aker’s chief scientist: Let’s stop talking about bioavailability & focus on what happens to omega-3s in the body
Studies investigating the bioavailability of EPA and DHA from different oil forms are a waste of time, says Aker BioMarine’s chief scientist. A real effort must be put into researching how EPA and DHA from different forms are taken up and used by the body.
Beans match beef for satiety – but consumers don’t expect it to
Beans match beef for satiety thanks to their combination of protein and fibre - but consumers don't expect to feel as full as when they eat meat, researchers have found.
NSF expands dietary supplements program leadership
Responding to “rapid growth” in demand for its dietary supplements programs, NSF International has expanded its leadership team.
Market demand drives Country Life's push for Non GMO Project Verified certification
Country Life Vitamins has joined the ranks of supplement companies that have achieved a non GMO Project Verifed certification. Getting there wasn’t easy, but the effort has become necessary because of the rising demands of consumers, the company said.
Faster sprints and better decisions: Beetroot juice backed for increased sports performance
Drinking high nitrate beetroot juice could improve both sprint performance and decision-making during prolonged intermittent exercise such as rugby and football, and could help players at the Rugby World Cup, say researchers.
Reig Jofre to lead ‘anti-TB supplement’ push in Europe
Spanish nutraceutical maker Reig Jofre will take on the European marketing of a nutritional supplement claimed have anti-tuberculosis effects, under a new deal with creator Manremyc.
Operational and quality issues lead Post Holdings to shut Dymatize facility
Citing operational and quality issues and a strategy to focus on brand building and sales infrastructure, Post Holdings has announced it will close the Farmers Branch, Texas-based manufacturing facility for Dymatize on December 1, 2015.