Nutrition firms nurturing new technology, survey finds
An agile approach to digital innovation is a mind-set increasingly being adopted by nutritional companies looking to gain an advantage in a competitive market.
Archives for April 10, 2017
Four crucial consumer factors driving South East Asia's supplements boom
Supplement firms who view South East Asia as one homogenous market are doomed to failure, but there are four key consumer trends common to all markets, according to analysts.
Halal astaxanthin: AstaReal targets South East Asia growth after receiving certification
AstaReal is now offering Japan-made natural astaxanthin ingredients that are halal certified.
Kiwi contract manufacturer completes multi-million-dollar renovation as ‘brand New Zealand’ maintains marketing popularity
New Zealand contract manufacturer Alaron has undertaken a multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation project at its Nelson site, with the firm hopeful of growth for its customers in South East Asia after China sales began to go “off the boil” due to...
Strawberry, cranberry polyphenols may improve insulin sensitivity in select populations
Improved insulin sensitivity was noted in overweight and obese non-diabetic, insulin-resistant human study participants after a 6-week dietary intervention with polyphenols.
Special edition: Omega-3s
Powerful PUFAs: The many health benefits of omega-3s
From heart health to better brain function, and from improved exercise recovery to lower PTSD severity, is there nothing omega-3 can’t do?
German research initiative celebrates as new ingredients near launch
A multi-million Euro initiative backed by the German government has hailed the ‘good news’ of being close to market for a number of natural flavour masking ingredients for food and nutrition applications.
Probiotics and omega-3: Co-microencapsulation boosts bacteria survival and fatty acid retention
The co-microencapsulation of probiotic bacteria with omega-3 rich tuna oil improved its survival and intestinal adhering ability, and also helped to retain a higher proportion of omega-3 fatty acids in the digestive system.
EFSA must make claims process easier to promote innovation, warn experts
Health claim applications to the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) are too lengthy and too expensive, experts from the EU-backed Rediclaim said during its recent online conference.
Mixed carotenoid supplements may help obese children
Dietary supplements containing a mixture of carotenoids and vitamin E may reduce BMI scores, waist to height ratio, and fat levels in obese children, suggest data from a new pilot study.
Elwood Richard: September 17, 1931 – April 7, 2017
Industry pays tribute to NOW founder Elwood Richard
Tributes are flowing in for the late Elwood Richard, founder of natural products industry leader NOW Foods, for his significant impact on the health food channel through the decades. Elwood passed away last week after a lengthy battle with cancer.