Frutarom offers benefits of Med diet with new CitrOlive ingredient
The powder ingredient was designed to bring the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, the manufacturer says.
Archives for October 2, 2016
Look to developing markets for omega-3 NPD: Euromonitor
Europeans are ‘apathetic’ about omega-3 functional foods – if not food supplements – and growth will continue to come out of Asia-Pacific, says market analyst Euromonitor International.
Green tea compound ‘counteracts’ overeating effect of high-fat diet
Consumption of the green tea compound EGCG could help to stop daytime overeating brought on by a high-fat diet, claims research backed by Abbott Nutrition.
6-country EU study tracks carotenoid levels by age
A six-country, EU-funded study has offered new insights into the impact age has on plasma levels of lycopene, alpha-tocopherol and alpha-carotene.
Indian joint venture launches new nationwide supplements brand
Indian companies Vitalic Health and Athena Life Sciences have signed a joint venture to launch nutraceuticals and dietary supplements under the brand name 'Truuth'.
SeaDragon officially opens NZ$10m omega-3 refinery as new investor talks collapse
New Zealand Omega-3 company SeaDragon has officially opened its new refinery in Nelson, which the firm previously said has the potential to generate NZ$50m annual sales.
Why Health Canada’s proposed overhaul of NHP regs are a concern to the industry
Health Canada is proposing to significantly change how natural health products and dietary supplements are regulated, with industry sources telling us the proposals are a concern.
Waste not want not: Faecal transplants effective against C.difficile infection
The transfer of stool from a healthy donor into a patient suffering from a bowel infection is a safe and effective treatment option, researchers from Germany have said.
Wake up to breakfast drinks: Where innovation could take the category next
Australia is the largest market for breakfast drinks, with a current retail value of around A$200m (USD $153m). But when it comes to innovation, the UK can give the Aussies a run for their money, says Zenith International, while the US market also shows...
KD Pharma, Marine Ingredients merge to form world's third-biggest omega-3s supplier
A powerful new omega-3s player will enter the market with the announcement of a merger between KD Pharma and Marine Ingredients. The combination will form the third-biggest company in the omega-3s space, according to an executive.
Mice study on Kemin's spearmint and rosemary extract ingredient supports its learning and memory benefits
In a study funded by manufacturer Kemin and the VA Medical Center in St. Louis, spearmint and rosemary extracts improved age-related oxidation markers in brain tissue of SAMP8 mice.
Vertellus to upgrade China vitamin B3 facility to meet food standards
Vitamin B3 firm Vertellus is upgrading its production facility in Nantong, China, so it can expand beyond feed markets and tap into the food and cosmetic industries.
Wide net cast by paper clouds issue of liver injury risk posed by supplements, critics say
A recent research paper that says the rate of liver injury attributed to dietary supplements is rising was called ‘disappointing’ by experts familiar with dietary supplement risk evaluation.
Four nutrition and health trends shaping functional food and drink innovation in South East Asia
Functional food innovation in developed Asian economies is increasingly influencing consumers in South East Asia’s emerging nations, with protein products, superfoods, herbal extract powders and fortified breakfast snacks making their presence felt on...