Blue California stakes claim to market for natural ferulic acid
Increasing demand for natural sources of ferulic acid has led Blue California to boost its production capacity of the antioxidant ingredient.
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China market remains a challenge for Abbott as nutrition sales slip in Q2
Abbott says market conditions in China "remain challenging", following its report that its global nutrition sales decreased 0.6 per cent to $1.73bn in the second quarter.
EFSA rebuffs dossiers on cholesterol and dental caries
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has delivered two new scientific opinions, rejecting applications Cargill and Loc Troi group for Article 13.5 and Article 14 health claims.
Fish oil and nutraceuticals off the menu in NHS cost-cutting exercise
Omega-3 fatty acids, lutein and antioxidant supplements along with homeopathy and herbal treatments will be scrapped under NHS England plans to abandon 'ineffective' and 'low value' treatments.
Researchers analyze efficacy of chewable plant stanol ester supplements
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was reduced by 7.6% among study participants who were supplemented with 2 g per day of a chewable plant sterol ester, according to researchers at the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Central Hospital.
Receipt-based traffic light system could aid in making healthier food choices
Food receipts that use the traffic light system to display nutritional information for multiple items could transform current shopping choices into more health-conscious ones, a UK study thinks.
Does healthy food need a marketing makeover? 'Indulgent' descriptions make people eat more vegetables
‘Hold the green beans but pass the sweet sizzlin’ ones.’ Using indulgent words to describe vegetables makes people eat more of them – even if there is no difference in the way they are prepared, say Stanford scientists.
KKR signs deal to acquire majority stake in Nature's Bounty
Investment interest in the dietary supplement industry remains high, with the latest news being the sale of majority control of The Nature’s Bounty Co. to private equity firm KKR.
Infant gut bacteria link with smarter toddlers: Study
The make-up of babies’ gut microbiomes may be associated with with later cognitive development, suggests new research.
Nutraceuticals boom in New Zealand: Government-backed report seeks to attract new investment
Nutraceuticals and infant formula are now New Zealand’s largest and fastest-growing food and beverage export sectors, with a new government-backed report tipping them for sustained growth and greater financial investment.
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‘Significant’ shortfall of certain nutrients in Spanish diet
Many Spanish people do not meet recommended intakes for nutrients including of zinc, vitamin A and vitamin E, according to new research.