NutraIngredients vitamins quiz
22-Nov-2011 - Think you know your B vitamins from your Ds? Take the NutraIngredients quiz and find out.
Encapsulation is key to working out vitamin solubility issues
21-Nov-2011 - As functional foods grow in popularity, many manufacturers have begun add vitamins to food and drink products, but what are the challenges associated with this trend, and how can we overcome them?
Sustainability may sway consumer opinion in synthetic/natural vitamins
18-Nov-2011 - The topic of natural versus synthetic vitamins is nothing new, but as consumers demand ‘natural everything’, could the increased sustainability of synthetic sources swing consumer opinion?
Ingredients line up to support function of endothelial layer
27-Mar-2013 - The health of the endothelium, that thin layer of cells lining the blood vessels, is the front line for cardiovascular health. And a variety of food and supplement ingredients are showing promise in supporting the function of this vital tissue.
Marine omega-3 sources are clearing sustainability bar—so far
21-Feb-2013 - Fish oil, an ingredient with a 150-year plus history as a nutraceutical, continues to be the mainstay of the world’s supply of omega-3s. But, with all of the questions hovering over the health of the oceans, how much longer can suppliers and manufacturers rely on this huge, though not inexhaustible source?
Neptune gets new US krill oil patent while announcing management shuffle
28-Jan-2013 - Neptune Technologies and Bioressources said it will be granted a new US patent for its krill oil and has announced a management reorganization pertaining to the company’s continued efforts to recover from a fire that destroyed its manufacturing plant.
Can dietary interventions treat diabetes' deathly global heathcare burdens?
21-Jul-2011 - As the previous three articles in this series have highlighted, dietary interventions that can combat the rise of diabetes and obesity are numerous and plentiful, as is the growing body of science backing their efficacy, from herbs to vitamins, proteins and more.
How do you sell healthy blood glucose to consumers?
20-Jul-2011 - While a dietary solution to the ticking time bomb of type 2 diabetes would appear to have huge commercial potential, the US market for foods and supplements that keep our blood glucose levels healthy has yet to set the world on fire.
How can nutrition aid diabetes management?
19-Jul-2011 - Diabetes affects more than 220 million people globally and the consequences of high blood sugar kill 3.4 million every year. In the second part of our special series on diabetes, NutraIngredients looks at the role of nutrition and diet in managing, and potentially reversing diabetes.
Novel pectin fractions, ‘molecular decoys’ and the future of prebiotics
06-Feb-2012 - Novel oligosaccharides produced from biomass such as citrus pectin could become the next generation of prebiotic ingredients, according to one leading researcher in the field.
Synbiotics will drive gut health success: NIU poll
24-May-2011 - The sum is greater than the parts: The future success of the gut health market depends on combining pre- and probiotics, according to a NutraIngredients-USA poll.
Frost & Sullivan: US prebiotics market to double in five years
20-May-2011 - The US market for prebiotic ingredients is forecast to double in the next five years to more than $220m, according to market researcher Frost & Sullivan.
Research elucidates different approaches to modern ashwagandha ingredients
15-Apr-2013 - Ashwagandha, sometimes called the “king” of ayurvedic herbs, has been gaining traction in the North American marketplace. A big part of the reason is the investments in clinical science and the marketing support made by major suppliers of the ingredient, suppliers who have pursued divergent product development strategies.
Pterostilbene and ergothioneine: A rich man-poor man story of antioxidant marketing
15-Mar-2013 - With antioxidants that are relatively new to the market, strong scientific evidence backing benefits and modes of action is crucial to constructing a coherent ingredient story, experts say. The tale of two antioxidants, ergothioneine and pterostilbene, illustrates the point.
Nutrigenomics is key to next generation of anti-inflammatories, says Frost & Sullivan
27-Apr-2011 - There is “definitely a market niche” for products tackling chronic inflammation based on a growing understanding of the interaction between diet and genetics, according to Frost & Sullivan.
Nutrigenomics could provide nutrition-relevant biomarkers: DSM
31-Mar-2011 - The benefits of nutrigenomics tools to illuminate the effect of certain nutrients on genes are occurring right now, but talk of personalized nutrition should be left for the future, says a DSM corporate scientist.
Nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition: What does the future hold?
30-Mar-2011 - In the fourth part of our nutrigenomics special edition NutraIngredients takes a look at how the field could help to deliver a more personal approach to nutrition in the future.
Nutrigenomic data may open up ‘goldmine’ of new information, says expert
29-Mar-2011 - Understanding the fine details of physiology, rather than looking at surrogate biomarkers of health and disease, can open up new doorways and a ‘goldmine’ of information on how the diet affects our health, according to a leading nutrigenomics expert.
Sesame and rice bran oil linked to lower blood pressure and improved cholesterol
20-Sep-2012 - Sesame and rice bran oil consumption may lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol, according to new findings.
US heart health product launches have tripled in five years
06-May-2011 - New product launches in the US food, drink and dietary supplements market on a heart health platform have tripled in the past five years, and now account for 1.5 percent of all new launches.
Heart health ingredients supply: From sterols to beta-glucan to vitamins K& E
18-Feb-2011 - In the final part of our special focus on heart health, NutraIngredients looks at supply of select ingredients: Who are the key suppliers, and what options are available?
Clinical trial success: Design and recruitment
25-Jan-2011 - Designing a clinical trial correctly from the beginning is the most important issue for success, while a ready supply of volunteers for natural product clinical trials takes the pressure off patient recruitment, says the CEO of a CRO.
GMPs boosting need for contract analytical prowess
24-Jan-2011 - The introduction of good manufacturing practices (GMPs) is a boon for contract analytical services, and those with special services to offer are standing out from the crowd.
CROs (slowly) piece together EFSA's health claim science puzzle
21-Jan-2011 - In the second part of this special series on global outsourcing trends NutraIngredients explores how the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) is impacting activity in the contract research organisation (CRO) sector.
Algae protein promises ‘ultra-premium alternative to soy and whey’
17-Oct-2011 - Renewable Algal Energy (RAE) – the latest entrant into the rapidly-heating-up market for nutritional ingredients from microalgae – will be able to supply commercial quantities of its novel algal oils and proteins by the third quarter of 2012, bosses have revealed.
Regulations: The regulatory landscape for vitamin E tocotrienol
09-Nov-2010 - In the final part of our series on vitamin E tocotrienols, we look at the regulations surrounding tocotrienols, both in the US and Europe.
Supply: The varied sources of vitamin E tocotrienol
08-Nov-2010 - In the third part of our series on vitamin E tocotrienols, we look at the supply, and the sources for today’s ingredients, from rice bran oil to palm oil, and the newest entrant – annatto.
China approves use of ginseng in food products
11-Sep-2012 - Chinese authorities have given a green light for the use of ginseng in food products, a move that is being viewed positively by the plant’s growers.
Looking East for salt reduction
30-Sep-2010 - Reducing salt is a major mandate for companies all over the world, but some of the latest science on salt replacers is coming from the East.
Food flavourings in Southeast Asia see 'enormous' growth but remain cost-driven
29-Sep-2010 - Although the food and drink flavouring market in Southeast Asia is “growing enormously”, consumer tastes are still cost-driven and traditional, according to top flavour producer IFF.
Latest product launches from the world of nutricosmetics
30-Aug-2010 - The beauty from within category has given way to big names such as Inneov, Imedeen and Age off, paving the way for a glut of new product launches worldwide, a few of which this article looks at.
Regulation: Cosmeceutical confusion continues
27-Aug-2010 - In the fourth part of our special beauty from within series, we take a look at the regulations governing what you can say about nutriscosmetics products – which, in most jurisdictions, is not very much.
The science of skin health ingredients
26-Aug-2010 - In the third part of our special series on nutricosmetics, we take a look at the science behind the ingredients positioned for skin health, from antioxidants to omega-3 oils.
Making claims on eye health
16-Jul-2010 - In the fourth and final part of this eye health series, NutraIngredients peers into an increasingly complex legislative scene.
Marigold dominates eye health ingredients supply
15-Jul-2010 - In the third part of our special series on eye health, NutraIngredients takes a closer look at the supply of the ingredients at the center of the eye health products.
The science of eye health ingredients
13-Jul-2010 - In the second part of our special series on eye health, NutraIngredients takes a closer look at the science behind lutein, omega-3 and the other ingredients eyeing a place on the podium for eye health.
Joint health claims possible in healthy populations: Scientist
02-Jun-2010 - Establishing joint health benefits of natural products can be done without using diseased populations, says UCLA’s Dr Jay Udani.
Regulation: Joint sales not hurt by health claim hole
21-Apr-2010 - The joint health space is in good shape in most markets globally with (mostly supplement) sales sitting at about $2bn.
Science: The emerging ingredients for joint health
20-Apr-2010 - In the fourth part of our series on joint health, we look beyond glucosamine and chondroitin to the next generation of joint health ingredients.
ABA attacks 'clear bias' of BMJ on sports drinks
08-Aug-2012 - The American Beverage Association (ABA) has lashed out at the British Medical Journal (BMJ) for a critical article series on sports drinks, and said the journal showed bias in overlooking 'widely accepted' research thereon.
Just a matter of time before canola protein enters the major league, says BioExx
30-Jan-2012 - "At least 12 major players in the food industry" are testing canola protein from BioExx, while a tie up with Century Foods to develop canola-protein-based sports products is also progressing well, claims the veggie protein specialist.
GNC: Sports nutrition is not about body-building anymore
18-Nov-2011 - Sports nutrition products now account for 45% of sales at GNC compared with 27% 10 years ago. But the category is no longer dominated by body-building, says chief executive Joe Fortunato.
Vitamin D deficiency increases risk in MS and the elderly: Study
03-Oct-2012 - Low levels of vitamin D could be responsible for more severe multiple sclerosis symptoms and an increased risk of death in the elderly, according to the findings of two new studies.
Attorney: Vitamin D qualified health claims petition still 'months away'
26-Jul-2011 - It could be several months before a qualified health claims petition about vitamin D is submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to the lawyer coordinating the application.
Doubling vitamin D levels most cost effective way to reduce global mortality rates, study
26-Jul-2011 - Increasing serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D is the "most cost-effective way to reduce global mortality rates", according to a new study.
LycoRed's new carotenoid beadlet system enhances stability, flexibility
22-Mar-2013 - LycoRed has extended its line of carotenoid coatings with a new beadlet system that will function both for tablets and beverages.
Pterostilbene and ergothioneine: A rich man-poor man story of antioxidant marketing
15-Mar-2013 - With antioxidants that are relatively new to the market, strong scientific evidence backing benefits and modes of action is crucial to constructing a coherent ingredient story, experts say. The tale of two antioxidants, ergothioneine and pterostilbene, illustrates the point.
Cyanotech reports 66% rise in second quarter profits
17-Nov-2011 - Hawaii-based microalgae specialist Cyanotech has posted a 66% rise in second quarter net profits to $875,000 on sales up 56% to $5.99m in the three months to September 30.
Hunger-busting potato protein gains ground in functional food market
03-Feb-2012 - Slendesta – a potato protein ingredient from Kemin Health claimed to boost satiety – has raised its profile in the functional food market after being included in the Fullbar range of weight management products developed by bariatric surgeon Dr. Michael Snyder.
Weight loss firm hit with class action lawsuit over Sensa satiety crystals claims
15-Nov-2011 - The firm behind controversial weight loss crystals designed to be sprinkled on foods to ‘activate your hunger control switch’ has been hit with a class action lawsuit filed in a Texas district court accusing it of false, misleading and deceptive marketing.
Weight management 2011: What is the role of calcium in weight management?
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New standardized PACs test could unite cranberry industry
23-Apr-2010 - A team of US, French and Chinese scientists have produced what they believe to be a standardized test for the proanthocyanidins (PACs) in cranberries, with hopes to unite the industry.
Cranberry waste may lead to alternative ingredients
26-Feb-2010 - Cranberry pomace, a by-product of the juicing process, may be extruded to produce a range of polyphenol-rich ingredients for use in supplements or functional foods, says a new study.
Regulation: Making claims on cranberry's future
08-Dec-2009 - For a fruit that has had more science conducted on it than most, it is surprising to some that France remains the only country to have approved a long-standing cranberry health claim.
Hershey seeks stronger foothold in health & wellness market with more cocoa-based functional foods
11-Oct-2011 - More functional foods capitalizing on the health benefits of cocoa should hit shelves next year as confectionery giant Hershey seeks to gain a stronger foothold in the health and wellness market via its new Apure subsidiary.
Hershey: Cocoa polyphenols show weight management potential
05-May-2011 - Extracts from cocoa may block carbohydrate and lipid breakdown in the gut, and aid weight management, says a new study from Hershey.
Nutrigenomics shows blood pressure benefits of cocoa
08-Mar-2011 - The potential of polyphenol compounds in cocoa to reduce blood pressure is related to genotype, suggests a new nutrigenomic study that deepens our understanding of the cardiovascular benefits of cocoa.
Resveratrol shows metabolic benefits for obese: Study
11-Oct-2010 - Daily intakes of resveratrol – a compound from red wine – may improve the metabolic profile of people with obesity, according to a new study from Denmark.
Resveratrol may boost eye health: Study
28-Jun-2010 - The vascular benefits of resveratrol – a compound found in red wine, blueberries and peanuts – may extend to reducing the risk of blindness for diabetics and seniors, says a new study.
Resveratrol’s heart health benefits pinpointed?
22-Jun-2010 - Resveratrol – a compound in red wine - may be influencing both blood vessel function and the function of fat cells, say new studies which may help explain its heart health benefits.
Dannon probiotic claims: 'Ripped' or 'enhanced'?
24-Sep-2009 - Reaction to Dannon’s $35m out-of-court probiotic settlement has been varied – from those accusing the company of scientific and marketing negligence to staunch defense of the company’s right to market products even when the science is not conclusive.
Analysis: The details of Dannon's probiotic settlement
22-Sep-2009 - Dannon’s out-of-court settlement of the $300m class action mounted against it the beginning of last year contains some interesting clauses such as the fact Dannon has only committed to altering its on-pack immunity marketing for three years.
Dannon pulls 'immunity' claim from probiotic drinks
21-Sep-2009 - Dannon is removing the word “immunity” from its DanActive probiotic drink on-package marketing after concluding an out-of-court settlement last week over alleged misleading probiotic claims.
McCormick-backed study probes effects of black pepper and rosemary on mental energy and fatigue
09-Nov-2011 - Researchers at the University of Georgia are exploring whether rosemary or black pepper could tackle mental fatigue as part of a series of studies financed by the McCormick Science Institute.
Curcumin and Indian gooseberry to feature in new Alzheimer’s trials
31-Aug-2011 - Scientists at the forefront of research into Alzheimer’s disease are about to embark on two human studies examining the role curcumin and Indian gooseberry could play in tackling beta amyloid, the neural plaque associated with its progression.
Whole Foods Market: We’re still making up our minds on krill
25-Aug-2011 - Whole Foods Market (WFM) says it still needs more time to evaluate its position on the sustainability of krill oil, more than 15 months after announcing plans to stop selling it while bosses reviewed the evidence.
Long term trends will continue to drive M&A interest in supplement space, expert says
09-Apr-2013 - When Reckitt Benser group outbid Bayer to buy Schiff Nutrition International, members of the investment community sat up and took notice. Did this signal a fundamental shift in how financiers were approaching deals in the dietary supplement space?
CPL: The changing face of the US cholesterol-lowering market
18-Sep-2009 - Americans are more interested in functional foods than ever before – a fact that is opening doors for cholesterol-lowering food makers, says Dr Robert Harwood, principal consultant at UK-based CPL Business Consultants.
F&S: Food-drug borderline – approach with caution
17-Sep-2009 - Manufacturers of functional foods and supplements risk losing time, money and brand integrity if they don’t get their marketing story straight. Frost & Sullivan takes a look at the dangers of crossing into the realm of drugs as part of a NutraIngredients series canvassing analyst insight.
Weight management shifts from ‘food minus’ to ‘food plus’: Euromonitor
02-Oct-2009 - The market for foods and beverages that claim to address weight management is set for a shift in focus – from the omission of certain ‘bad’ ingredients to the addition of other ‘good’ ones, suggests Euromonitor.
Foods for beauty in the spotlight: Euromonitor
01-Oct-2009 - Anti-aging and beauty from within are expected to be in the functional food spotlight, despite the recent shadow cast over the category by the high profile failure of Danone’s Essensis beauty yogurt, say analysts.
Expand probiotics beyond category boundaries, says Euromonitor
23-Sep-2009 - New areas of opportunity in the market for probiotics include formulating products specifically targeting men, and expanding to categories beyond gut health and immunity, according to Euromonitor.
Give (probiotic) cheese a chance, says probiotic big cheese
19-Feb-2009 - One of the world’s leading probiotics specialists says consumers are interested in probiotic cheese products but cheese manufacturers and probiotic suppliers need to get their scientific house in order and clarify their marketing messages.
Kraft: probiotic cheese is a disappointment
18-Feb-2009 - Kraft US has confirmed what many market analysts have been saying for some time – probiotic cheese is not winning over the public.
Consumers going off probiotic cheese
17-Feb-2009 - Probiotics have had a rapid rise to public prominence in North America since Danone launched probiotic drinkable and spoonable yogurts on the US market in 2005, but probiotic cheeses have won little favor, according to Euromonitor research.
Ganeden Biotech strikes global probiotics deal with Unistraw
18-Nov-2011 - Ganeden Biotech - the Ohio-based firm behind ultra-resilient probiotic strain BC30- has struck a deal with Unistraw International that will see BC30 incorporated into Unistraw’s probiotic straw concept on a global basis.
Welcome to the GastroLab: IFN introduces the model gut
04-Nov-2011 - A model gut designed to help manufacturers more rapidly determine which ingredients will survive the rigors of the digestive tract before spending a fortune on clinical tests has been launched by product development firm International Food Network (IFN).
Hershey seeks stronger foothold in health & wellness market with more cocoa-based functional foods
11-Oct-2011 - More functional foods capitalizing on the health benefits of cocoa should hit shelves next year as confectionery giant Hershey seeks to gain a stronger foothold in the health and wellness market via its new Apure subsidiary.
ADM whistleblower pays heavy price for freedom
19-Mar-2009 - Mark Whitacre was the US corporate world’s highest level executive whistleblower when he exposed a price fixing scheme at ADM in the mid-90s. Now the subject of a Hollywood film called The Informant starring Matt Damon, the selenium biochemist came clean about coming clean to Shane Starling at Expo West.
Reading between the omega-3 aisles at Expo West
18-Mar-2009 - Shane Starling takes Michael Chubb, the sales director at Canadian fatty acid specialist, Bioriginal, into the organic and natural product extravaganza that is Expo West for a real-time spec of end-product omega-3 ingredient innovation and application.
CRN: GMP blind spots remain
12-Mar-2009 - The staggered implementation of America’s controversial GMP rules is underway and due for completion in June, 2010. For the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s VP of regulatory and scientific affairs, Andrew Shao, PhD, the bill may be progressing but much remains to be resolved.
D-Ribose GRAS opens doors to energy foods, drinks
20-May-2009 - Minneapolis-based Bioenergy tells Lorraine Heller about the application areas opened up for its D-Ribose energy ingredient, following its determination as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use in foods and beverages.
Functional market won’t wait for procrastinators, says analyst
19-May-2009 - Innovation in the functional food and beverage industry is currently passing the eye before the storm, and manufacturers must not hesitate to act or they will be “lost”, market analyst James Tonkin tells Lorraine Heller.
Be proactive to stay ahead of the game, say supplement groups
12-May-2009 - The US dietary supplement industry as a whole must be more proactive if it is to have any impact on the decisions affecting its future, say the nation’s trade associations.
The ‘unstoppable’ weight management trend
06-Jul-2009 - With over 300m obese adults worldwide, it is no wonder that the food industry is keen to offer tasty possibilities to consumers looking to lose weight, and keep it off. The trend is now becoming 'unstoppable', say industry executives.
Food technologists ‘under attack’, says former IFT chief
19-Jun-2009 - Food technology is a profession under attack – and both industry and government need to invest to ensure its future, says former IFT president Dr John Floros.
Recession could create innovation opportunities
17-Jun-2009 - In today’s challenging economy, large companies are increasingly looking to buy innovative finished products rather than developing their own, says Blue Pacific CEO Donald Wilkes.