Bayer in Direvo Deal September 16, 2008: 05:36 PM EST In a press release, Bayer HealthCare announced it has bought Danisco’s 11 percent stake in Direvo Biotech for 210 million Euro. Direvo Industrial Biotechnology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Direvo Biotech, is not part of the transaction and has been sold in a separate transaction, in which Danisco Venture has acquired a 10% stake. "Bayer HealthCare acquires German DIREVO Biotech AG", The Bayer Group , September 16, 2008, © CNS Media

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Perrigo in Takeover September 16, 2008: 05:30 PM EST In a press release Perrigo announced it has bought JB Laboratories of Michigan for $44 million in cash. Perrigo says it is the world's largest manufacturer of OTC pharmaceutical products for the store brand market and expects the acquisition to add at least $70 million in sales annually. Press Release: Perrigo, "Perrigo Acquires JB Laboratories for $44 Million ", September 16, 2008, © Perrigo

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GSB Releases Prickly Pear Flavors September 15, 2008: 09:50 PM EST GSB Flavor Creators has added a number of prickly pear flavors to its range for use in beverages, confectionery and savory products. GSB is running a campaign to promote flavors native to different regions of the US. The pads and fruit of the cactus have been linked to reduced blood glucose levels. The natural flavors are supplied in water-soluble, oil-soluble or powdered form. According to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD) 12 products launched in the US in 2007 mentioned prickly pear in their description, compared with 14 in 2005 and five in 2006. In December, Martin Bauer North America launched a fresh antioxidant-rich fruit puree made from prickly pears. Sarah Hills, "Prickly Pairings Offer Taste of the South West", FoodNavigator, September 15, 2008, © Decision News Media

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New Method Boosts CoQ10 Uptake September 15, 2008: 09:47 PM EST Vesisorb, developed by Swiss firm Vesifact, could increase the bioavailability of CoQ10 by up to seven times, says its US marketer, SourceOne Global Partners. Vesisorb uses nanosized droplets to increase peak absorption rates of CoQ10. Other nanotechnology-based systems use nanoparticles to deliver nutrients. Nanoparticles are not yet widely used, and their effects in the body are not fully understood. Lorraine Heller, "Nano Droplet CoQ10 Delivery Promises Higher Absorption", September 15, 2008, © Decision News Media SAS

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Researchers Find That Unhealthy is Tastier September 15, 2008: 05:24 PM EST Impulse buying for snacks often overcomes consumers’ healthy intentions, say researchers in the Netherlands. A study of office workers showed that although half preferred healthy snacks when offered a choice, almost a third switched later to less healthy options. Over 90 per cent of those who opted for unhealthy snacks at the start stayed with their choices. The findings show that the industry has a challenging task in designing products that are both appealing and healthy. The world snack market will be worth $255 billion by 2010, according to Global Industry Analysts, while the obesity solutions market is forecast to reach $1.4 trillion by 2012. Lindsey Partos, "Impulse Snack Buys Contradict Healthy Intentions, Study", FoodNavigator, September 15, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Yoggets Add Healthy Crunch September 15, 2008: 09:45 PM EST EPI Ingredients is launching Yoggets – granules of skim-milk yogurt that provide nutrition as well as crunch. Derived from the company’s yogurt powder, the granules can be used in a range of products, including chocolate bars, breakfast cereals, salad mixes and dessert creams. Yoggets contain no sugar or fat. Jess Halliday, "EPI Develops Yoghurt Granules for Low-Fat Crunch", FoodNavigator, September 15, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Record Price Rises in Canada, Crimp Industry Profit Growth September 15, 2008: 05:18 PM EST Canada’s consumer prices in July saw the highest 12-month increase since March 2003, rising 3.4 percent over the same month the previous year. Gasoline prices were the main reason, but there was also a 4 percent rise in prices for food purchased from stores, led by a 13 percent rise in prices for bakery products. Also, eating habits are changing, according to the Conference Board of Canada, partly because of immigration. Over the last five years, yogurt and processed fruit consumption per capita have increased by 43 per cent and five per cent respectively, while consumption of fats and oils has fallen by 12 per cent. Rice consumption rose by 20 percent while mutton and lamb consumption increased by 17 per cent. Agricultural product prices for grains, specialty crops and oilseeds increased more than 60 percent between May 2007 and May 2008. Industry revenues rose by 6 per cent in 2007. The weakest performers were animal food producers and sugar and confectionery product manufacturers. Profit growth is expected to slow, reaching $4 billion by 2012. The Conference Board says the arrival of new products can distract attention away from high food inflation, because consumers will not be so concerned about a change in price. Sarah Hills, "Innovation Can Ease Rising Costs", NutraIngredients, September 15, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Shanghai Weight Watchers September 12, 2008: 01:52 PM EST In a press release, Weight Watchers announced it has teamed up with Danone to launch a weight management center in Shanghai. "Weight Watchers Brings Healthy Weight Management Solutions to China", MarketWatch, September 12, 2008, via BusinessWire, © Weight Watchers	Domains HEALTH & WELLNESS Body Dieting & Weight Control Geographies Worldwide North America EMEA Asia-Pacific United States of America Europe China Denmark

Olive Oil for the Heart September 12, 2008: 01:18 PM EST According to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, virgin olive oil can benefit heart and circulation health by reducing platelet aggregation. In the Spanish study, polyphenols hydroxytyrosol (HT) and hydroxytyrosol acetate (HT-AC) were administered to rats in varying doses and compared with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), a compound known to have beneficial effects in reducing platelet aggregation. The study also found that HT-AC was a better fighter of platelet aggregation than HT. The researchers suggest that it might be better to use bigger quantities of oil when each compound is used separately. Shane Starling, "Virgin Olive Oil Polyphenols Reduce Platelet Aggregation: Rat Study", FoodNavigator, September 12, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Annatto Instead of Nitrites September 11, 2008: 01:28 PM EST A study published in Meat Science found that nitrites, used in cured meats, could be replaced by the red-orange-yellow natural colorant annatto, according to research from Iran. The researchers used the ingredient in sausages, testing them after varying periods of refrigeration, and found that a 60 percent proportion of annatto was the best for color, says the report in Food Chemistry. There has been confusion in the industry in Europe over which foods are allowed to contain annatto. Stephen Daniells, "Annatto May Replace Nitrites in Cured Meats, Study", FoodNavigator, September 11, 2008, © Decision News Media

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USDA Backs Low Trans Fat Soy Oil September 11, 2008: 04:05 PM EST The USDA has granted Asoyia $300,000 to market its low linolenic soybean oils as an alternative to trans fats. The company will use the funds to market its newest product, Asoyia Mid Oleic Ultra Low Linolenic Soybean Oil (Asoyia-MO), which was launched earlier this year. The oil is non-GMO and is shelf-stable longer than conventional oils, eliminating the need for partial hydrogenation, which creates trans fat. Asoyia will contract farmers to grow the product next spring, depending on demand, to ramp up production in 2009. Sarah Hills, "USDA Funds Soybean Oils Designed to Replace Trans Fats", FoodNavigator, September 11, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Trans Fats Linked to Colon Cancer September 10, 2008: 04:45 PM EST Increased intakes of trans fatty acids may increase the risk of colorectal tumors by about 86 percent, suggests new research from the US, lead by Lisa Vinikoor from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The study adds to a small number of previous studies reporting that increased levels of markers of trans-fat intake are associated with an increased risk of cancer of the colon and rectum. Further studies are needed to verify the results. Stephen Daniells, "Study Adds Colon Cancer to List for Trans Fats’ Harm", FoodNavigator, September 10, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Two-Punch Combo Knocks Listeria, Help for Ready-To-Eat Foods? September 9, 2008: 04:47 PM EST A study in Food Microbiology has potentially significant implications for the food industry, finding that a combination of natural antimicrobials with in-package pasteurization is effective in reducing the growth of listeria bacteria in ready-to-eat (RTE) turkey bologna. Researchers at Clemson University used nisin, a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) product, and/or lysozyme, derived from hen egg white, in combination with in-package pasteurization against L. mono-cytogenes, the bacteria that cause Listeria. The combination has a greater impact on bacterial populations compared to interventions using a single treatment, reducing the need for intense heat treatment, the study shows. The effect continued while the bologna was refrigerated. Sunil Mangalassarya et al, "Effect of combining nisin and/or lysozyme with in-package pasteurization for control of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat turkey bologna during refrigerated storage ", Food Microbiology, September 09, 2008, © Elsevier Ltd

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Kikkoman Sets Up US Research Lab September 9, 2008: 04:58 PM EST Kikkoman has partnered with food science researchers to establish an R&D center to help develop new health products and ingredients for the American market. The Japanese soy sauce company has set up a research and development laboratory in the research park of the University of Wisconsin-Madison to focus on the flavor, functionality and fortification of food products. Last year Kikkoman set-up a R&D laboratory in The Netherlands' Food Valley to glean a greater understanding of European consumer preferences and develop products to meet them. The US research will be mainly for Kikkoman and its customers, but discoveries that are patentable or can be copyrighted may be licensed for use by others. Abby Sears, "Wisconsin celebrates Kikkoman lab opening", The Daily Cardinal, September 09, 2008, © The Daily Cardinal Media Corporation

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Diet Advice on the Go Via Mobile Phone September 9, 2008: 05:04 PM EST A new mobile phone service, to be rolled out this year, will offer dietary recommendations throughout the day to suit users' diet goals, such as low carb, low sodium, vegetarian or kosher, taking into account what they've already eaten. The WebDiet smartphone-based service will allow users to select from restaurant and chain-specific meals, standardized meals available by food type and grocery stores, meals made at home, or from WebDiet’s collection of healthy low-calorie alternatives. Weight Watchers has also announced the launch of its own mobile service that allows online subscribers “free access to the same weight loss planning and tracking tools that help them stay on track, from any location, at anytime on a supported mobile device”. Canadian company MyFoodPhone uses a camera phone service that enables individuals to take pictures of their food and receive feedback on their choices from nutrition coaches and advisors. Food packaging could also soon be embedded with computer chips that instantly link mobile phones to an on-line sustainable food guide, according to the BBC. Sarah Hills, "Mobile Phones to Tell Consumers what to Eat", FoodNavigator, September 09, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Demand Rises for Raspberry Flavors September 8, 2008: 09:52 PM EST Frutarom USA says that its new natural raspberry flavor “can match a number of the fruit’s unique taste characteristics amidst growing demands for the product in food and drinks”. Natural Raspberry Flavor WONF #918257 can be used as a standalone flavor in drinks or in combination with other flavors. According to a study published in 2006 in the journal BioFactors, raspberries have about 50 percent higher antioxidant activity than strawberries, and storage or processing into jams does not reduce this. Raspberries contain three times the antioxidant activity of kiwis, and ten times the antioxidant activity of tomatoes. According to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), the number of new products launched with raspberry listed as an ingredient, though not specifically as a flavor, grew from 101 five years ago to 195 in 2007. Almost 140 products have been launched so far this year. Neil Merrett, "Frutarom Eyes Natural Raspberry Flavor Boost", September 08, 2008, © Decision News Media SAS

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Milk Peptides Lower Blood Pressure September 8, 2008: 01:32 PM EST According to a Chinese study published in Nutrition, blood pressure and the related risk of heart disease can be lowered by using peptides in milk. Researchers analyzed the findings of 12 studies in Japan and Finland of the benefit of peptides, noting that there were decreases of 4.8 and 2.2 mmHg in systolic and diastolic blood pressure respectively, says the report in Nutrition. Heart disease causes almost 50 per cent of deaths in Europe and costs $200 billion a year. Stephen Daniells, "Meta-Analysis Supports Milk Proteins for Blood Pressure Improvements", FoodNavigator, September 08, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Seaweed Extract Boosts Calcium in Dairy Products, No Taste Impact September 8, 2008: 04:42 PM EST A seaweed extract, Aquamin, can boost the calcium content of dairy products by up to 40 percent with no negative impact on taste or texture, says GTC Nutrition. Aquamin is rich in calcium, magnesium and over 70 other trace minerals. It is produced by the Irish firm Marigot, and is distributed in the US by GTC Nutrition. The tests were done by the independent group NIZO Food Research earlier this year. Products that contain 10 percent calcium are able to carry a “good” source of calcium nutrient content claim in the US, and products that contain 20 percent can carry an “excellent” source claim. In addition, GTC says Aquamin qualifies for an authorized health claim for osteoporosis prevention, and can make other structure/function claims. Press Release: GTC Nutrition, "GTC Nutrition Announces a New Technical Study on Aquamin Calcified Mineral Source", September 08, 2008, © GTC Nutrition

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BioCell Takes ProTec to Court in Supplement Dispute September 8, 2008: 05:06 PM EST BioCell Technology claims ProTec Laboratory has been selling supplements falsely marketed as containing its joint health ingredient BioCell Collagen II. In a lawsuit filed in the US District Court in the Central District of California, BioCell alleges that ProTec’s actions are likely to cause confusion and deceive the public. ProTec was contracted to produce the dietary supplement containing BioCell Collagen II under license to BioCell. The agreement allowed ProTec to display BioCell’s trademark on the label. BioCell claims that ProTec had not used the genuine BioCell Collagen II because the company had never received the purchase order. ProTec did not comment on the suit. Lorraine Heller, "BioCell Turns to Courts for Collagen Ingredient Infringement", NutraIngredients, September 08, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Stock Bases Cut Sodium, Fat September 5, 2008: 09:55 PM EST Advanced Food Systems says its new range of stock bases meet demands for reduced levels of fat and salt as well as lower cost, without affecting taste. Chef-Ready Stock Bases are dry powders that can be used in seasoning blends, soups, sauces, gravies, fillings and marinades for tumbling or injecting. They contain up to 25 percent less sodium and are significantly lower in fat than traditional bases. Sarah Hills, "New Stock Bases Said to Cut Sodium by a Quarter", FoodNavigator, September 05, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Thumbs Down for Cloned Products September 5, 2008: 12:35 PM EST Twenty leading US-based food processors have pledged not to use products sourced from cloned animals, according to the Center for Food Safety. General Mills in particular has highlighted “consumer acceptance” of such products as a major concern over using ingredients from cloned sources. In the UK, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), says it does not yet have a policy regarding the used of cloned foodstuffs. EFSA says that meat and dairy products from cloned pigs and cattle are probably safe for human consumption. Neil Merrett, "Survey Finds Food Groups Pledging to Keep out Clones", FoodNavigator, September 05, 2008, © Decision News Media

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NTP Has Concerns over BPA September 4, 2008: 04:08 PM EST The US National Toxicology Program (NTP) says it has concerns over the potential harmful effects of bisphenol A (BPA) in humans, after animal studies suggest it might have adverse effects on humans. The agency expressed “some concern” over the potential for developmental toxicity for fetuses, infants, and children, and “minimal concern” over potential for changes in mammary gland development and early female puberty. “Some concern” is the midway point in a scale from "negligible concern" to "serious concern". Migration from food packaging such as polycarbonates for water bottles, drinks and baby food bottles, and epoxy resins used for internal protective linings for canned food and metal lids, are the major sources of exposure for humans. The NTP has no power to regulate use of the chemical, and says further research is needed. It says the degree to which BPA leaches from polycarbonate bottles into liquid may depend more on the temperature of the liquid or bottle than the age of the container. The FDA says that BPA is safe at current human exposure levels, in line with a report issued in July by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA). Yale researchers found recently that monkeys exposed to levels of BPA considered safe for humans by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had interference with brain cell connections vital to memory, learning and mood. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) maintains that bisphenol A is safe at current exposure levels. Some retailers are phasing out use of bottles containing BPA. Jane Byrne, "US Scientists Express Concerns over Bisphenol A Exposure", FoodProductionDaily, September 04, 2008, © Decision News Media

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RDIs Needed for Omega-3 September 3, 2008: 04:13 PM EST The drive is on to establish RDIs (recommended dietary intakes) for omega-3. Regulations vary around the world, and few health claims have been approved, despite a growing body of scientific evidence of the benefits of omega-3. Only a few countries, including the US and the UK, permit cardiovascular health claims. Manufacturers say that this is holding back development of the market. The European Union is expected to approve several claims by January 2010. The Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED) is commissioning more studies to back health claims, which are already supported by a number of groups, including the Institute of Medicine (IoM) in the US and the UK Export Group on Vitamins and Minerals (EVM). The American Dietetic Association recommends a minimum combined intake of 500 mg/day EPA and DHA to support heart health. The lack of an official RDI has led to some products using unofficial recommendations, sparking criticism from groups like the Washington DC-based Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). Shane Starling, "Regulation: Omega-3 Ready for RDIs and Further Health Claims", FoodNavigator, September 03, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Mice Slow to Learn without Vitamin B, Suggesting Cognitive Link September 2, 2008: 04:50 PM EST Vitamin B deficiency can cause cognitive dysfunction and significantly reduce learning capacity in mice, according to American researchers. Mice fed a diet deficient in folate, B12 and B6 had reduced brain capillary length and density – vascular changes that cause cognitive dysfunction. “Mice fed a diet deficient in folate and vitamins B12 and B6 demonstrated significant deficits in spatial learning and memory compared with normal mice,” said lead author Aron Troen, PhD, a researcher at The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Troen A. et al, "B-Vitamin Deficiency May Cause Vascular Cognitive Impairment", September 02, 2008

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LycoRed Gains US Atherosclerosis Prevention Patent September 2, 2008: 05:08 PM EST Israel-based LycoRed has obtained a US patent for the atherosclerosis-inhibiting properties of its tomato extract, based on research conducted on phytoene and phytofluene, carotenoids found in natural tomato extract. The firm says the patent adds to the network of support for its ingredient’s heart health benefits, but does not mean it will focus its marketing on this feature of the product. The patent was filed several years ago, and the company has since published research demonstrating the blood pressure-lowering effects of its branded lycopene ingredient, Lyc-O-Mato. This has now become the major area of focus for the firm. "LycoRed Awarded Important New Atherosclerosis Prevention Patent", September 02, 2008, © LycoRed Ltd

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Sweetener Aids Blood Sugar Levels September 1, 2008: 09:23 PM EST Sweeté is a new, stevia-based all-natural, zero-calorie sugar substitute. It promotes healthy blood-sugar levels and offers up to 300 times the sweetness of sugar, says its maker, Weider Global Nutrition. "Stevia-Leaf Extract", Functional Ingredients, September 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.	Domains HEALTH & WELLNESS Body Conditions Food & Nutrition Dieting & Weight Control Low-Carb Organic & Natural Diabetes Geographies North America United States of America

Looking for Health in Soft Drinks September 2, 2008: 12:44 PM EST Healthy soft drinks are the new trend in non-alcoholic beverages, says Global Industry Analysts, as consumers move away from carbonated products. The result is that demand is brewing for niche segments like ready-to-drink tea and coffee-based beverages. Functional additions such as vitamins and minerals will be joined by herbs, nutrients and other emerging compounds in an increasingly global market, the report says. Healthier products will also ensure growth within the bottled water market. Another change in the industry will be a shift of focus away from the previous core-consumer group of under 14-year-olds, because the population is aging. Neil Merrett, "Global Study Spies Functional Soft Drink Shift", FoodNavigator, September 02, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Yerba Mate Goes Espresso September 1, 2008: 06:50 PM EST Gaucho's Fuerte Mate Blend is the first espresso yerba mate designed for use in a coffee maker. Launched by Guayakí Sustainable Rainforest Products, Gaucho's Fuerte Mate Blend is made from organic rainforest yerba mate leaf, powder and stemlets. Yerba mate is supposed to offer health benefits, and contains 196 active compounds including 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, and 11 polyphenols and saponins. "Espresso Yerba Mate", Functional Ingredients, September 01, 2008

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Range combines nutrition and chemistry September 1, 2008: 09:27 PM EST Horst Rechelbacher, founder of the Aveda brand, is launching a new organic health and beauty brand dubbed Ingredient Nutrients. The collection “merges food science and cosmetic chemistry to create a new paradigm in beauty”. It includes seven aromas, 13 haircare and hairstyling products, a lip balm, and a nutraceutical supplement product range called Intellimune. Future product categories will include skincare, bodycare, maternal and babycare. Simon Pitman, "Intelligent Nutrients launches with an organic platform", CosmeticDesign, September 01, 2008, © Decision News Media SAS

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Supplements Add to Medication September 1, 2008: 09:20 PM EST Nature Made of California has developed a line of dietary supplements targeted at individuals taking medication for heartburn/acid reflux, depression, arthritis, diabetes and cholesterol. "Supplements for Prescription Meds", Functional Ingredients, September 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc	Domains HEALTH & WELLNESS Body Conditions Heart & Cardiovascular Other Body Diabetes Other Conditions Geographies North America United States of America

New Products: FUZE Goes to School September 1, 2008: 09:11 PM EST Coca-Cola's FUZE Slenderize products include two of InterHealth's key ingredients, Super CitriMax and Chrome-Mate. The low-calorie, low-carbohydrate drinks are available in high-school vending machines. Super CitriMax is a natural ingredient that is bound to the essential minerals calcium and potassium. ChromeMate is a chromium supplement that supports normal insulin function and healthy body weight. "FUZE Heads to Schools", Functional Ingredients, September 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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Unhealthy Food Spat in UK September 1, 2008: 12:49 PM EST British supermarkets deny they are promoting less healthy foods, despite a claim by the National Consumer Council (NCC) that fatty and sugary foods make up 54 per cent of in-store promotions – more than twice the proportion in July 2006. The British Retail Consortium says the finding is misleading as the survey was not conducted in the same months in 2006 and 2008. The NCC said retailers have made improvements in the salt content of their own-label products. Jess Halliday, "Stores Slammed for Unhealthy Food Promos", foodnavigator, September 01, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Wheat Grain Extract Relieves Ulcers September 1, 2008: 06:53 PM EST Lectin Labs, a Nevada-based company, is promoting LecSmart, a nutraceutical derived from wheat grain that has been shown to provide relief from gastritis and ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori. The product is being distributed as a powder supplement by Beryl's World, a marketing, distribution and sales company based in Pennsylvania. "Functional Ingredients", September 01, 2008

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Nanotech Gets Attention September 1, 2008: 12:05 PM EST The US has brought in a law to regulate nanotechnology through greater public debate and strict qualifications for scientific advisers, while the European Commission is launching a public policy discussion that will include safety considerations. Chicago-based nutrition advisory group Corvus Blue says nanotech holds great promise but researchers have to take a cautious approach to development. Richard Clarke, "Regulators Move to Ensure Nanotech Safety", Functional Ingredients, September 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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Starfruit Teams up with Vitamin E September 1, 2008: 01:36 PM EST Starfruit fibers could be useful carriers of vitamin E, carrying high doses of the vitamin and also releasing the nutrient slowly, says a Taiwanese study. The researchers injected vitamins into the fruit fiber and also fed rats with the enriched mixture, finding that the fibers could carry 11 mg of vitamin E per gram and could release the vitamin for up to five hours. U.S. dietary intake is less than the RDA of 12 mg per day. Stephen Daniells, "Starfruit Fibres Offer Control-Release Potential: Study", FoodNavigator, September 01, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Milk Products Boost Omega-3 September 1, 2008: 09:16 PM EST Kemps Plus Healthy Lifestyle and Kemps Plus Healthy Kids fresh-milk products contain 32mg per serving of Ocean Nutrition Canada's MEG-3 EPA/DHA ingredient. Each serving of Kemps Plus Healthy Lifestyle also contains 50 percent more calcium than regular 1 percent milk; each serving of Kemps Plus Healthy Kids contains 50 percent more calcium than regular 2 percent milk, and also provides vitamin C. "Fresh Milk with MEG-3", Functional Ingredients, September 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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Bilberry Extract Boosts Eye Health September 1, 2008: 06:47 PM EST NutriPhy Bilberry is the latest product in the Chr. Hansen NutriPhy range. NutriPhy Bilberry is an extract of bilberry that contains a minimum of 25 percent anthocyanins to benefit eye health. The range includes other active ingredients such as different polyphenols and natural carotenoids. "Powdered Bilberry Extract", Functional Ingredients, September 01, 2008

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Fruit May Combat Alzheimer’s August 31, 2008: 12:00 AM EST In a large epidemiological study that appears in the September issue of The American Journal of Medicine, researchers found that people who drank three or more servings of fruit and vegetable juices per week had a 76 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who drank juice less than once per week. The study tracked 1,836 dementia-free subjects in Seattle and collected information on consumption of fruit and vegetable juices, then assessed cognitive function every two years for up to 10 years. The researchers believe that antioxidant chemicals, known as polyphenols, play a key role. "Risk of Alzheimer's Disease May Lessen by Fruit Consumption", August 31, 2008

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Honey Curbs Oxidation of Salad Dressing August 30, 2008: 04:56 PM EST According to researchers at University of Illinois Urbana—Champaign, honey offers potential as an antioxidant-rich natural sweetener that may also protect against spoilage in salad dressings. Scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign analyzed the sweetening potential and antioxidant activity of 19 honeys to assess their potential as alternatives for chemical preservatives such as EDTA and BHA. Honeys from clover and blueberry were the most promising, and were used to formulate salad dressings. The honeys inhibited the oxidation of the lipid part of the dressing. Carolyn N. Rasmussen et al, "Selection and Use of Honey as an Antioxidant in a French Salad Dressing System", American Chemical Society, August 30, 2008, © American Chemical Society

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Vitamin D Cuts Breast Cancer Risk August 27, 2008: 04:18 PM EST A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology finds that increased intake of vitamin D from the diet and from sunlight may reduce the risk of breast cancer by more than 20 percent. The researchers from Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto found vitamin D is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer “regardless of [oestrogen-receptor (ER) positive and progesterone-receptor (PR)] status of the tumor”. Hormone-sensitive ER positive and PR positive tumors are said to be the most common type diagnosed among breast cancer patients in the US. The tumors are stimulated to grow by the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. The Canadian researchers analyzed the vitamin D intakes of 759 women with breast cancer, and compared this to the vitamin D intakes of 1,135 healthy controls. Increased intakes of the vitamin were associated with a 24 percent reduction in the risk of developing ER+ and PR+ tumors, said the researchers. Kristina M. Blackmore, "Vitamin D From Dietary Intake and Sunlight Exposure and the Risk of Hormone-Receptor-Defined Breast Cancer", American Journal of Epidemiology, August 27, 2008, © American Journal of Epidemiology

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Stevia Stable in Sunlight August 22, 2008: 04:52 PM EST As part of their effort to commercialize Stevia, Coca-Cola and Cargill found that it does not degrade in beverages on exposure to light. The study, published online in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, contradicts a 1980’s study that suggested rebaudioside A (rebiana), the sweetener derived from stevia, degrades significantly if exposed to the equivalent of one week of summer sunlight. Coca-Cola is in partnership with Cargill to use its rebiana brand, called Truvia. John F. Clos et al, "Photostability of Rebaudioside A and Stevioside in Beverages", Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, August 22, 2008, © American Chemical Society

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Study Finds Vitamin K1 Reduces Insulin Resistance August 12, 2008: 04:16 PM EST Vitamin K1 supplements may offer older men protection against diabetes by reducing the development of insulin resistance, suggests a new study. Insulin resistance is a condition where insufficient insulin is released to produce a normal glucose response from fat, muscle and liver cells. It was significantly lower in men following a daily vitamin K1 supplement, according to results of the 36-month, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. The researchers, led by Sarah Booth from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University, recruited 355 non-diabetic men and women between the ages of 60 and 80. Sixty percent of the participants were women. Only men were found to benefit from the supplement. K1 is found in green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli and spinach, and makes up about 90 percent of the vitamin K in a typical Western diet. Makiko Yoshida, et al, "Effect of vitamin K supplementation on insulin resistance in older men and women", Diabetes Care, August 12, 2008, © Diabetes Care

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Protein Breakfast Controls Urge to Eat June 18, 2008: 04:54 PM EST Eating more protein in the morning helps create the feeling of being full throughout the day and could help dieters lose weight, according to a new study. Dr Daniela Jakubowicz, from Virginia Commonwealth University, has been recommending a hearty breakfast to her patients for 15 years and told a conference in San Francisco that a small breakfast may boost food cravings. A greater sense of fullness is experienced after a high protein breakfast compared to when more protein is eaten at lunch or dinner, adding to the growing body of research on the benefits of eating protein to help in weight management. "Big breakfast 'aids weight loss'", BBC News, June 18, 2008, © BBC News

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Energy Drinks Destroy Teeth May 2, 2008: 12:00 AM EST High-caffeine, high-sugar beverages are three to 10 times worse for your teeth than colas, according to University of Maryland Baltimore Dental School professor Dr. Anthony von Fraunhofer. Dr von Fraunhofer soaked teeth in drinks, fitness water, sports drinks and other beverages for 14 days, measuring the decay. Lemonade and energy drinks did the most damage because of their high levels of enamel-destroying acid. The American Beverage Association says the study was flawed, because people don’t hold beverages in their mouths without swallowing them. However, Dr. John Ruby, a professor in the dental school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has done research that reached similar conclusions. He recommends using a straw and drinking water after consuming high-acid beverages. Manufacturers add acid to balance the high sugar content. Stan Diel, "UAB dental professor's research shows energy drinks are hard on tooth enamel", The Birmingham News, May 02, 2008, © The Birmingham News

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Trans Fats Reveal their Secret April 30, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Trans fatty acids have yielded the secret of how they contribute to cardiovascular disease. Researchers from the Methodist Research Institute at Clarian Health in Indianapolis and Indiana University say they have discovered that TFAs trigger inflammatory processes in the cells lining blood vessels. The work was done in vitro using cells from the lining of the human aorta. Other recent studies have linked TFAs to increased risk of non-aggressive prostate tumors and breast cancer. Stephen Daniells, "Trans-Fats Harm Mechanism Proposed", FoodNavigatorUSA, April 30, 2008, © Decision News Media

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LIV Now All Organic April 30, 2008: 12:00 AM EST LIV Organic says that its drinks are now organic, moving up from "all natural" status. The sports drink company says its products are the only organic ready-to-drink sports drinks in the US. The drinks use rice syrup and contain no high-fructose corn syrup. "LIV Goes Organic ... and Becomes First Organic Sports Drink in America", Nutrition Horizon, April 30, 2008, © CNS Media

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PepsiCo Buys UK’s V Water April 30, 2008: 12:00 AM EST PepsiCo is continuing its bid to become a key player in the global healthy food and drinks market by buying the UK’s leading vitamin water brand, V Water. The deal includes an exclusive bottling agreement with Britvic plc to manufacture, sell and distribute the V Water products in Great Britain. Britvic is PepsiCo's exclusive bottler in Great Britain for the Pepsi, 7Up and Gatorade brands. "PepsiCo Acquires UK Vitamin Water Brand – V Water", Reuters, April 30, 2008, © Thomson Reuters 2008

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FDA on Hiring Drive as it Extends Role April 30, 2008: 12:00 AM EST The Food and Drug Administration is recruiting up to 1300 science and medical professionals to extend its supervisory role. Emphasis is being placed on biologists, chemists, medical officers, mathematical statisticians and invest-igators, to implement the FDA Amend-ments Act of 2007, the Food Protection Plan and the Import Safety Action Plan. "FDA Embarks on Major Hiring Initiative for its Public Health Mission", April 30, 2008, © Food and Drug Administration

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New Barley High in Beta-Glucans April 30, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Montana State University has developed high beta-glucan strains of barley that can promote healthy blood sugar, reduce cholesterol, promote healthy blood pressure and help control weight. The BGLife™ barley strains were developed by natural selection over 30 years in conjunction with agricultural research firm WestBred, LLC. "High Beta-Glucan Barley Helps Manage Diabetes and Heart Health", Reuters , April 30, 2008, via Business Wire, © Thomson Reuters

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Designer Whey Goes Publix April 30, 2008: 12:00 AM EST In a press release, Next Proteins announced it has signed an agreement for its Designer Whey protein powder to be sold in more than 900 Publix supermarkets in the southeast. The powder is available in to-go packs and 12.7-ounce canisters; in chocolate and french vanilla flavors; and specialty varieties for women. "Designer Whey to go Publix with America's #1 Selling Protein", Nutrition Horizon, April 30, 2008

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