A licence granting Carolwood Corporation the right to produce
products containing methyl-sulfonyl-methane (MSM) has been revoked
by the product's creator MSM Investments.
The Suntory Water Group has launched calcium-enriched water under
the Hinckley Springs, Crystal Springs and Kentwood Springs brands
in selected regions of the US.
Benecol, the range of cholesterol-lowering products created by the
Finnish group Raisio, is to become available in a number of new
markets following key distribution agreements.
Spherix has begun legal proceedings against its licensee MD Foods
claiming that the Danish company has taken an unreasonably long
time to bring foods containing its sweetener tagatose to market.
NutraStar, the US company which specialises in products based on
stabilised rice bran, has launched three new probiotic dietary
supplements, called SynBiotics Formulas, which are designed to aid
gastrointestinal (GI) health.
A new advice service designed to help women balance their hormones
and potentially help fight off the symptoms of the menopause has
been launched in the UK with support from supplement manufacturer
Wassen
A clinical trial of BioAstin, the natural astaxanthin product made
from microalgae, has shown that the product can significantly
reduce joint pain and improve physical performance in people with
rheumatoid arthritis, according to...
A pineapple flavoured powdered drink which claims to be the first
product to treat the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in men has
been launched in the US.
The nutritional ingredients business unit of Dutch ingredients
company DSM has recently launched what it describes as the world's
first non-gelatine, vegetarian-approved beta-carotene beadlets.
Imagenetix, a US-based supplement manufacturer, has signed a
marketing agreement with Vibrant Health, a company which
specialises in online sales of vitamin supplements, which it hopes
will lead to an increase in sales of its various...
LifeScript, a producer of personalised nutritional supplements, is
to introduce a new soy-based meal replacement drink with added
calcium designed to help consumers lose weight.
Unigen Pharmaceuticals, a natural products research and development
facility and proprietary ingredients supplier, has been
restructuring its business over the last 10 years to better serve
its customers.
YourVitamins, a US-based dietary supplement manufacturer, has
created a new range of omega-3 fish and flax oil supplements under
the name ProCaps. The product was launched on the US Home Shopping
Network earlier this month, and sold...
German-based company Nutrinova, a supplier of speciality ingredients for the food and beverage industries, announced this week that it is to acquire...
Danish food ingredients company Aarhus Olie launched a nutritional
oil at the Vitafoods International trade fair in Geneva this week.
The product marks the companys first foray into the functional
foods markets.
At the Vitafoods exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, this week
Israeli soy ingredients company Solbar Hatzor presented two new
product introductions to the company's portfolio.
Experts in enzymatic hydrolysates, Spanish company Pevesa is
promoting its latest nutritional ingredient, a rice-bran syrup,
this week at the European nutraceutical event Vitafoods
Cognis Health & Nutrition, the leading dietary supplement
manufacturer and marketer, today launched a new grade of
high-potency natural-source vitamin E powder, at the Vitafoods
conference in Geneva.
GNC Franchising, a subsidiary of General Nutrition Companies, the
dietary supplement retailer, has announced a number of new
initiatives designed to revamp its outlets and drive growth.
Cerebos Pacific, the Singapore-based company best known for its
BRAND'S Essence of Chicken brand, has launched a new health
supplement based on sesame seeds.
Partnerships between major food groups and innovative nutritional
research companies are likely to increase in the future as
traditional manufacturers try to cash in on the growing health
trend, according to Scott Van Winkle, an analyst...
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, a subsidiary of the DuPont group
which specialises in plant genetics, has signed a new agreement
with the Iowa State University Research Foundation (ISURF) which it
is hoped will lead to the develpoment...
Forbes Medi-Tech, the Canadian firm which produces the
cholesterol-lowering ingredient Phytrol, has added a new product to
its range of healthy products - a cholesterol-cutting cooking oil.
Natural astaxanthin produced from algae can help reduce the
symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, the ailment also known as
repetitive stress injury which affects users of computers and cash
registers, reports the Hawaii-based group...
A new dietary supplement designed specifically for children has
been launched in the US. PediaLean from Klein-Becker is said to
help children lose weight, even without a calorie-controlled diet.
The widely-reported health benefits of tea consumption are driving
growth in the speciality tea market, especially among older
drinkers, according to new research from Seattle-based Sage Group.
Consumers in the UK are increasingly concerned about eye health,
and are turning to dietary supplements to help fight the problem,
claims a new study commissioned by Kemin Foods.
Silk has long had a reputation as a luxury item but there is much
more to it than simply a fine material. Silk, like all other animal
and vegetable matter, contains protein, and this can be used as a
dietary supplement and as an ingredient...
The Pakistani Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MINFAL) has
introduced a new scheme designed to promote the production of
medicinal herbs and spices as crops as a means of increasing the
income of the country's farmers.
Medical products maker Baxter International is set to unveil a line
of vitamin-laced bottled waters in its first foray into the
consumer food and beverage market.
NBTY, the nutritional supplements manufacturer, has said that its
Nature's Bounty division has been named Supplier of the year by the
giant Wal-Mart retail group.
Frulatte Foods has launched a new range of convenient and
nutritional smoothies offering people a healthy alternative to
traditional fast food. The drinks are designed to offer an energy
boost and supply a range of important nutrients,...
The increased demand for natural vitamin E will be the strongest
driver in the growth of the European vitamin E market, according to
new research from international market consultant Frost &
Sullivan.
Florida-based dietary supplement company Go2Pharmacy has launched a
new nutrition product, Lean Protein Bites. The food is high in
protein and low in carbohydrate, and comes in three sugar-free
flavours.
Arriba is a new nutritional energy bar designed specifically for
the Hispanic population, according to its creator, Michael Sanchez,
co-founder of the Balance Bar business.
An increase in health awareness and the consumer trend towards
snacking has driven dairy volume sales to an all time high, claims
a recent survey from market analysts Euromonitor International.
NutraStar said last week that its scientists have received a second
diabetes patent, proving the effects of its stabilised rice bran
derivatives in reducing blood glucose levels, glycosylated
hemoglobin levels and improving insulin...
Consumers in the south east of England are now able to buy organic
milk from US group Horizon Organic Holding in stores owned by the
Sainsbury's and Tesco groups. The rollout is part of Horizon's
strategic partnership with...
A new weight loss supplement which is being marketed as an
alternative to allegedly dangerous herbs such as ephedra and ma
huang has been launched in the US state of Florida.
The Wild Blueberry Association of North America (WBANA) is
launching a consumer marketing campaign to educate the consumer
about the potential health benefits of "blue" fruits, such as wild
blueberries. The campaign highlights...
A new report estimates that there will be significant, sustained
growth in America's natural and organic foods categories for
several years to come owing to the "mainstreaming" of the sector
currently worth $15 billion...
Leading Brands, the Canadian food and beverage brand management
company, is launching a range of Optimized Performance drinks,
designed to enhance hydration and performance in athletes.
Increasing amounts of scientific data showing the health benefits
of soy helped US sales reach $3.3 billion (€3.7bn) in 2001, up
almost 25 per cent in mainstream stores from the previous year.
Further growth is expected this year.
The US Patent Office has awarded a new patent for Zicam Cold Remedy
to Gum Tech International, protecting the product's formula and
method of use until 2018.
