Researchers in the US have pointed to growing consumption of
'nutrition' bars and functional beverages as a risk to health -
they say these new foods threaten to leave a generation with
permanent damage to oral health and...
Milk, it seems, is the next product to get the major marketing
makeover. For years a staple product in most western diets, milk
has become increasingly important in recent years not least because
of growing awareness of the health...
The entry of European brands, such as Nestle's LC-1, to the US and
Canadian market will be under scrutiny at an upcoming conference in
Canada in February. The event looks at case studies to offer
discussion on industry issues.
Growing demand for beverage additives in the US is being driven by
the trend for nutritional and functional drinks, finds a new report
by market research firm The Freedonia Group.
Eating too much refined bread and cereal may be at the root of the
teenage acne suffered by almost all adolescents in the developed
world, according to a report in this month's New Scientist
which reveals new US research.
Eating a diet with less fat and more carbohydrates could lead to a
modest but significant reduction in body weight - whatever the US
fad no-carbo Atkins diet claims. The question is, does the type of
carbohydrate, simple or complex,...
David Byrne, the European Commissioner responsible for Health and
Consumer Protection, yesterday issued a message of support to the
Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD), a forum of US and EU
organisations, ahead of its forthcoming...
A recent study in US schools shows that students' milk consumption
and nutrition status can be significantly improved by increasing
the range of flavours on offer and the quality of milk provided in
schools.
Dutch food company Wessanen reported sales of €1,449.5 million for
the first half of 2002. Business in Europe has been positive, but
Tree of Life North American produced disappointing results, said
the company.
Concerns about the safety of certain products could overshadow
continued growth in the US nutrition industry, but intelligent
science-based marketing and consumer communication should help keep
sales high, claims a new report.
Pedro Vieira, marketing manager for Kemin Foods Europe spoke to
NutraIngredients.com about boosting public awareness of the eye
health supplement lutein and making a US public relations campaign
work in Europe.
Contrary to certain 'fad diets' that promote fewer carbohydrates in
favour of more protein and fat, US researchers claim this week that
people who consume a high carbohydrate diet apparently eat fewer
calories per day and...
Nature's Sunshine Products, the US herb and vitamin manufacturer,
reported a 7 per cent drop in sales for the first quarter ended 31
March 2002. Sales revenue was $75.9 million (€85.3m) compared to
$81.7 million for the same...
Eating organic foods and beverages ranks as one of the top methods
for ensuring long-term health along with taking vitamins and
cutting calories, according to a US survey conducted for Walnut
Acres, a US-based organic food company.
Canadian agribusiness group Kenex is to meet with federal agencies
in the US next week to discuss the proposed ban on foods made from
hemp. Kenex has been growing and processing hemp oil, seed and
fibre products in Canada for distribution...
Age-related cataracts (ARC) are the leading cause of acquired
blindness in the US, but a new study published in the latest issue
of Ophthalmic Epidemiology shows that antioxidant supplements may
slow their progression.
The growing importance of bottled water enriched with vitamins,
minerals and herbal ingredients means that the simplest of food
products has now become a major driver of growth in the
nutraceutical market.
Fortification of grain products with the B vitamin folate may help
reduce memory loss in the over-60's. These are the latest findings
from data compiled by a recent nationwide health and nutrition
survey, NHANES III, carried...
The US nutraceuticals market had a value of $30,441 million
(€34,120 million) in 2000 and is expected to grow at a faster pace
than the overall food industry.
Decaffeinated beverages, promoted as a healthy alternative to their
caffeinated equivalents, may actually increase the risk of
developing rheumatoid arthritis.
