Low Sodium from Frito-Lay April 10, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Frito-Lay is offering a low sodium alternative to its corn, potato and tortilla chips. Pinch of Salt has 75mg of sodium per ounce, available in package sizes between 6¼ and 8 ounces. "Frito-Lay Launches Low Sodium Versions of its Top Selling Snack Chips", April 10, 2008, via PR Newswire, © Frito-Lay North America	Domains HEALTH & WELLNESS Body Better For You Heart & Cardiovascular Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Health Dominates Bread Launches April 10, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Health and wellness claims dominated new bread product launches over the past two years, says Mintel. Overall, Europe accounted for 40 percent of launches, North America for almost 25 percent, and Asia Pacific and Latin America for more than 16 percent each. In Europe, wholegrains topped the list of launches, at 123 (15 percent) of the 861 bread products listed on GNPD (Europe). Breads with no additives or preservatives came next, with 122 launches, followed by vegetarian (78 launches), low/no/reduced allergen (63) and organic (56). Other claims included convenience and ease of use, gluten-free, low/no/reduced fat, low/no/reduced sodium products and breads containing added fiber. Mintel forecasts that wholegrain claims will continue to be popular, organics will grow, and premium and artisan breads will find more favor. Novel flour and traditional grains, like amaranth, quinoa, sorghum, and spelt, could become more popular, particularly for consumers with intolerance to wheat, and superfruits like blueberries or cranberries could add value. Annie Launois, "New Bread Products Focus on Health", April 10, 2008

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Study Raises Issues over Anti-cancer Activity of Tea April 10, 2008: 12:00 AM EST A study by nutrition researchers at The Ohio State University and Purdue University found that digestive processes could alter both the structure of tea catechins and their anticancer activity. Increased consumption of teas rich in catechins is associated with reduced risk of stomach, colon and other gastrointestinal cancers. But the latest research shows that “parent” (undigested) green tea catechins are more effective than digested catechins, while there was no difference for black tea. The study raises issues about formulating products to maximize their efficacy; whether or not there are other changes that affect anticancer activity; whether or not other bioactive compounds are affected in the same way; and whether or not other compounds in tea may be at least partly responsible for its cancer-fighting prop-erties. "Digestive Process Affects Anti-Cancer Activity of Tea in Gastrointestinal Cells", ScienceDaily, April 10, 2008, © ScienceDaily

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Can Too Many Eggs Cause Death? April 10, 2008: 12:00 AM EST US researchers say that eating seven or more eggs a week is associated with several health risks, including premature death in middle-aged men. The study of 20,000 doctors backs research done four years ago that concluded that eating one egg a day could contribute to heart disease in women, and that women who ate one or more eggs daily were more likely to die earlier than women who ate only one or two eggs a week. However, the British Egg Foundations says the US study was flawed. Dr Bruce Griffin of the centre for nutrition and food safety at the University of Surrey in England found in an analysis of 30 studies over 30 years that eggs "have no clinically significant impact on heart disease or cholesterol levels". The UK Food Standards Agency says there is no limit on the number of eggs you eat, provided that your diet is balanced and healthy. Claire Williamson, a nutrition scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation, says eggs are high protein and low calorie. And there’s some evidence that eggs may help you lose weight. "Eggs linked to early death", NHS Knowledge Service, April 10, 2008, © National Health Service, UK

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Positives for Diabetinol April 10, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Synergize says its citrus-based Diabetinol may help lower blood glucose numbers in people with Type 2 diabetes. Test results have shown that when administered over a longer treatment period, Diabetinol significantly improves glucose tolerance or the blood glucose numbers following a meal, according to the company. There were also improvements in LDL-cholesterol levels in test subjects. "People with Diabetes may Have All-Natural Citrus Supplement to Help Lower Blood Glucose and Cholesterol Levels", Medical News Today, April 10, 2008, via PR Newswire, © MediLexicon International Ltd

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Grocers Want More Money for FDA April 9, 2008: 12:00 AM EST The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has asked Congress to increase the Food and Drug Administration’s budget by $380 million for fiscal year 2009, to increase supervision of food safety. More inspectors are asked for, along with laboratory facilities. The federal budget request for 2008 totaled $2.1 billion. The association says the FDA regulates 80 percent of the national food supply, but receives only about one-third of the government's food safety funding. Laura Crowley, "Higher Budget Needed So FDA 'Can Do Its Job'", FoodNavigatorUSA, April 09, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Skim Milk Top-Ranking Beverage April 9, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Skim milk has been ranked at 91 on the new Overall Nutritional Quality Index (ONQI), putting it at the top of ranked beverages. The system was developed by an international team of nutrition experts, led by Dr. David Katz at Yale University's Griffin Hospital Prevention Research Center. It uses a number score from one to 100 (the best score) to indicate the nutritional quality of a specific food. Spinach, strawberries and broccoli were the other top-scorers. The system is expected to be in use in supermarkets later this year. "Milk Really Does a Body Good", Reuters, April 09, 2008, via Market Wire, © Market Wire

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Nestle Frees $39bn for Acquisitions April 9, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Nestle has freed up resources for acquisitions in the health, nutrition and wellbeing sectors by selling its shares in US eyecare business Alcon to Novartis for $39 billion. Observers aren’t sure where Nestle will spend the money, but it seems likely to go over its self-imposed $2 billion-a-year acquisition budget as a result of the deal. Some analysts are talking up the possibility that Nestle will target French cosmetics firm L'Oréal, in which it has a 29 percent stake, but others say this isn’t a good fit with Nestle’s plans. US-based baby-food firm Mead Johnson, Russian dairy and beverage firm Wimm-Bill-Dann and Chinese dairy firm Mengniu are also in the Swiss company’s sights. "Cash Rich Nestlé Looking for Acquisitions", Food and Drink Insight, April 09, 2008

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Zukay Probiotic Condiments April 9, 2008: 12:00 AM EST In a press release Zukay Live Foods annouced that it is now offering lacto-fermented probiotic condiments, which the company says are the first such products in the world. The all-natural salsa, relish and ketchup range contains lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium and streptococcus thermophilus. Virtually all the ingredients, except for the ketchup, are raw. Initial product launch has been in the northeast and mid-Atlantic states. "Zukay Live Foods™ Introduces the World's First Line of Probiotic Condiments", April 09, 2008, via PR Newswire, © Thomson Reuters

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Rimonabant Trial “Inconclusive” April 9, 2008: 12:00 AM EST A trial of Rimonabant as a weight-loss drug in the US has proved inconclusive. The Sanofi-Aventis drug is available in Europe, but has not been approved in the US because of its high rate of adverse psychiatric side effects, including anxiety and depression. The clinic-led study of 839 patients found some evidence the therapy did reduce progression of coronary blockages in high-risk patients, but doctors said the results were not convincing. "Study Shows Weight Loss may not Cut Coronary Risk", Newhouse News Service, April 09, 2008, © New OrleansNet

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Bill May Ban Ads Aimed at Kids April 8, 2008: 12:00 AM EST A Canadian lawmaker has proposed a private member’s bill that would ban food and drink advertising aimed at children under 13. New Democrat MPP Rosario Marchese (Trinity-Spadina) says that the proliferation of ads for "calorie dense and nutrient poor" foods warrants serious action. Health Promotion Minister Margarett Best says the move is a "welcome" way to stir public debate. Rob Ferguson, "Bill Proposes Banning Food Ads Aimed at Kids", April 08, 2008, © Toronto Star

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Apple A Day may Be Good for You April 8, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Apples, apple juice and apple sauce significantly reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health problems linked to numerous chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Victor Fulgoni analyzed data on adult food consumption collected in the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the government's largest food consumption and health database. He found that adults who eat apples and apple products have smaller waistlines that indicate less abdominal fat, lower blood pressure and a reduced risk for developing metabolic syndrome. "Adults Who Eat Apples, Drink Apple Juice Have Lower Risk for Metabolic Syndrome", April 08, 2008, © Apple Products Research & Education Council

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Wyeth Expands Singapore Plant April 7, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Wyeth plans to spend $96 million to expand its nutritional manufacturing facility in Tuas, Singapore. The plant will make products for infants and toddlers, including formula and milk products sold as Progress and Promise. The expansion is the final phase of a $500 million capital improvement project in the Asia Pacific region. Press Release, "Wyeth to Expand State-of-the-Art Nutritional Mfg Facility in Singapore", April 07, 2008

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Junk Food Ads Still Find Target April 7, 2008: 12:00 AM EST The UK ban on advertising junk foods during programs aimed at children is being undermined by an increase in adverts in programs watched by adults but with large children’s audiences as well. Dr. Will Cavendish, director of health and wellbeing at the Department of Health, says that junk food ads in family programs screened before the 9pm watershed have increased by 26 percent. Large numbers of children are still seeing TV ads for high fat, sugar and salt food and drink in programs not specifically aimed at children, he says. Consumer magazine Which? reported last year that none of the top 20 shows and only seven of the top 50 shows watched by children would be free of adverts for junk food as required by the ban, introduced in January. Sarah Cassidy, "More Children Are Watching Junk-Food Adverts Despite Ban", The Independent, April 07, 2008, © The Independent

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FDA Expects Major Post-Election Changes April 6, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Congress is likely to overhaul the Food and Drug Administration after the presidential election, setting up a team of fulltime overseas inspectors, imposing fees on drug makers to pay for expanded powers and changing the administration and leadership. A proposal being studied by Congress would set aside money for a team of full-time inspectors overseas; authorize country-of-origin labeling on drugs, medical devices and food products; and levy new user fees on manufacturers to finance spot checks at overseas drug plants and at US points of entry. Domestically, the proposal would bar the FDA from closing any of the 13 field laboratories that evaluate whether drugs and food products comply with federal standards. Under the new proposals, manufacturers and importers could be fined up to $500,000 for bringing contaminated or adulterated food or drugs into the country, and individuals could be fined $100,000 for similar offenses. County-of-origin labeling on imported foods, drugs and medical devices would be made compulsory. Public health experts say a restructuring is overdue at a time when China and India produce nearly 40 percent of the active ingredients in drugs consumed in the United States, while there are 566 plants in China making drug items that are consumed in the United States. In fiscal 2006, the FDA inspected 17 of those establishments. The Government Account-ability Office estimates that at that pace, the FDA would take 13 years to perform at least one inspection of every foreign plant. Drew Armstrong, "For FDA, Congress Readies a Bitter Pill", April 06, 2008, © Congressional Quarterly Inc.

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Conference Discusses Generation Excess April 4, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Officials from the US Food and Drug Administration, the UK Food Standards Agency, and the European Commission were to meet in Washington in April at the Generation Excess conference to discuss nutrition rating systems and labeling, and marketing practices to children. The meeting, which also was to include nutritionists, researchers and consumer groups, was called to discuss efforts to reduce childhood obesity globally. Lorraine Heller, "Governments Examine Food Labeling, Marketing to Kids", FoodNavigator, April 04, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Consumers Scorn Reduction Efforts April 4, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Consumers in the US, Britain, Spain and Hungary think that food manufacturers could do more to cut fat, sugar and salt from their products. A public opinion survey of 1,000 people in each of the four countries shows that 90 percent of people in Britain think that companies could do better, compared with 89 percent in Spain, 87 percent in Hungary, and 82 percent in the US. The survey, commissioned by the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue, also looked at junk food advertising, government involvement in childhood obesity, and labeling. US companies are complying with rules in Europe but resisting them in the US. Despite this, 92 percent of companies that took part in a Grocery Manufacturers Association poll said they are reformulating products with reduced fat or sugar. Between 58 and 69 percent of the TACD respondents think that companies are not doing enough to curb advertising to children; while 89 percent of Britons and 74 percent of Americans favor front-of-pack labels that indicate the level of fat, sugar and salt in the product. Laura Crowley, "Consumers Want Better Industry Efforts to Combat Obesity", FoodNavigatorUSA, April 04, 2008, © Decision News Media

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FDA Seizes Body Builder Supplements April 4, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Federal marshals, acting for the Food and Drug Administration, have seized more than $1 million of dietary supplements from LG Sciences of Michigan that contained unapproved food additives and/or new dietary ingredients. Labeled as dietary supplements, the products are used by body builders and are marketed under the names Methyl 1-D, Methyl 1-D XL, and Formadrol Extreme XL. The FDA says it warned Legal Gear (the predecessor of LG Sciences) in 2006 to stop selling another product marketed as a dietary supplement, which was actually an unapproved new drug containing synthetic steroids. "US Food and Drug Administration: Federal Agents Seize Nearly $1.3 Million of Illegal Dietary Supplements Products Alleged to be Adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act", April 04, 2008, © Food and Drug Administration

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Weight not Linked to Tooth Problems April 3, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Researchers at the Eastman Dental Center, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, say that being overweight does not mean that children will have more tooth problems. Their study found no differences in rates of caries (tooth decay) among children ages 2-5 in all weight ranges, while children ages 6-18 who were considered overweight and at risk of becoming overweight showed a decreased risk of caries compared to their normal-weight peers. More research is needed to analyze both diet and lifestyle before the results can be fully understood. "Overweight Kids Have Fewer Cavities, New Study Shows", ScienceDaily , April 03, 2008, © ScienceDaily

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InsuVital Launched in US April 3, 2008: 12:00 AM EST DSM has introduced its InsuVital ingredient in the US market, aimed at pre-diabetics. A hydrolyzed protein derived from casein, the ingredient helps control blood sugar levels by up to 15 percent after meals. DSM says InsuVital may slow down the onset and progress of pre-diabetes, estimated to affect 54 million Americans. Lorraine Heller, "DSM Brings Blood Sugar Control Ingredient to US", Foodnavigator USA, April 03, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Review Knocks 8-Glasses of Water a Day Mantra for Six April 3, 2008: 12:00 AM EST A literature review has concluded that there is no evidence that drinking eight glasses of water a day benefits the average person. Report authors Dr. Dan Negoianu and Dr. Stanley Goldfarb from the Renal, Electrolyte, and Hypertension Division at the University of Pennsylvania say they found some evidence supporting some benefits of increased fluid intake with people carrying certain diseases. But no single study concluded that there was a need to consume the recommended eight glasses of eights ounces – “8x8” - of water a day. However, they said that individuals in hot, dry climates and athletes did need to drink more water. Neil Merrett, "More Water Better Health: Where's the Proof? Scientists Ask", BeverageDaily, April 03, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Study Finds “Good” Trans Fat April 2, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Some trans fats may be good for you. That’s the startling message from University of Alberta researcher Flora Wang, who found that a diet with enriched levels of trans vaccenic acid (VA) might reduce risk factors associated with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. VA is a natural animal fat found in dairy and beef products. The study suggests that VA reduces the production of chylomicrons, particles of fat and cholesterol that form in the small intestine after a meal which are rapidly processed throughout the body. They are now thought to be a “missing link” in the understanding of metabolic disorders. Press Release, "Natural Trans Fats have Health Benefits, University of Alberta Study Shows", April 02, 2008, © University of Alberta

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Advice to Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day Questioned April 2, 2008: 12:00 AM EST The injunction to drink at least eight glasses of water a day has been exposed as a myth. A review of research by Dan Negoianu and Stanley Goldfarb, of the University of Pennsylvania, found not one single study to support the theory. However, one small study suggested that drinking water could result in fewer headaches, and it does seem to help combat the effects of a hangover. Most people get enough fluid from prepared foods, and even tea, coffee, cola and some alcoholic drinks, the review found. On the other hand, drinking too much water can be dangerous, leading to water intoxication, hyponatraemia (low salt levels) and even death. Ned Potter, ""Drink 8 Glasses Of Water A Day" Rule May Be Total Myth", Huffington Post, April 02, 2008, © ABC News

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Concerns Arise over Proprietary Blends April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST The Food and Drug Administration may be heading for a “Mexican stand-off” over proposals that could force supplements manufacturers and ingredients suppliers to reveal details of their proprietary blends. Vasilos Frankos, director of the FDA's CFSAN Division of Dietary Supplement Programs, says that manufacturers should know what’s in a blend before they use it, and information about the ingredients should be on the product label. Loren Israelsen, executive director of the United Natural Products Alliance, says the Dietary Supplements and Health Education Act protects the actual formulation by requiring labels to show only the total amount of the proprietary blend, with the ingredients listed in descending order of predominance. Shane Starling, "The FDA Courting 'Mexican Stand-Off'", April 01, 2008

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Soil Association Bans Nanotechnology April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST The UK Soil Association (SA) has decided not to certify products that contain nanomaterials – particles less than 100 nanometers in dimension. The SA ban applies to foods, cosmetics (including cosmeceuticals), and textiles, on the grounds that nanomaterials are “potentially toxic technology that poses a serious new threat to human health”. It is backed by the independent UK-based Institute of Food Science & Technology. The SA acknowledges there are potential benefits from the technology in the medical and renewable energy sectors. Many ingredients suppliers, including Danisco, Aarhus Karlshamn and Arla Foods, have invested heavily in researching nanotechnology's potential to improve delivery of nutrients in foods and supplements, boost shelf life, enhance packaging, and more. The European Food Safety Authority is reviewing scientific data on the technology. Shane Starling, "UK Organic Body Bans Nanomaterials", April 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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Pepsi Launches Raw Cola in UK April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Pepsi UK has launched its first Pepsi brand extension in the UK for 10 years. Pepsi Raw is targeted at the “sophisticated urban market” through licensed restaurants, pubs, shops and other premises, where people are prepared to pay a premium for quality beverages. Pesi Raw is an herb-infused, lightly carbonated cola that includes cola nut extract, coffee leaf, gum arabic and xanthan gum, as well as apple, citrus and cane sugars. It will be launched later in other countries. Shane Starling, "Pepsi Goes Natural with Raw Cola", Functional Ingredients Mag, April 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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Superfruit for Stress Levels April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST HortResearch in New Zealand is developing a superfruit juice to decrease stress while improving cerebral blood flow and improve cognition and executive functioning. The initial target market is women over 35 who have higher education, are earning more than the average, and have at least one child living at home. They are seen as experiencing high levels of stress trying to balance careers and family, and in general, women are more likely to do something about their stress than men. The juice is a combination of superfruits without the use of genetic engineering and does not involve caffeine. The World Health Organisation predicts that depression will be the second highest cause of death and disability worldwide by 2020, and the institute is searching for plant-derived corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor 1 antagonists (CRH-R1). "Mood: the Next Superfruit Application", Functional Ingredients, April 01, 2008, © 2008 Penton Media, Inc.

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Smoothies Get the Taste Buds Going April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Smoothie drinkers have risen from 14 percent of adults in 2004 to 31 percent in December 2007, according to a Mintel survey. The average number drunk was nearly one a week and 19 percent of people surveyed had drunk six or more. Other than taste, 30 percent drink smoothies because “they are good for me”, 28 percent because they are more refreshing/cooling than other drinks, 14 percent like the convenience, 13 percent drink them for energy or a “pick-me-up”, 10 percent say because “they fill me up”, and 5 percent for some other reason. A third of non-drinkers say they did not think of the products, and another quarter said there were not any stores nearby. About a third of non-drinkers say smoothies are too expensive. David Lockwood, "Smoothie Sailing", Prepared Foods, April 01, 2008

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EFSA Stance Pleases Industry April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST The European Food Safety Authority has stated that whole diets rather than individual ingredients should be considered when determining the health claims foods can make under its controversial nutrient profiling proposal. The stance has been welcomed by the European Responsible Nutrition Alliance, the Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries in the European Union, and the UK-based Health Food Manufacturers Association. Food groups that may be exempted include vegetable oils; cereals and cereal products; spreadable fats; dairy products; fruits and vegetables and fruit/vegetable products; meat and meat products; fish and fish products; and nonalcoholic beverages. The nutrient profiling proposal creates anomalies as it could prevent health claims from being made for products generally regarded as healthy, such as yogurt. "Nutrient-Profiling Position Pleases Industry", Functional Ingredients, April 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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New Protein Opportunities Not Being Exploited by Manufacturers April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Many companies are not capitalizing on the potential for innovation and growth in the protein market, says Mark Tallon, chief science officer of NutriSciences, leaving specific segments of the market isolated and sales slowing. Whey is no longer the pre-eminent supplement source, he says, with other milk-based ingredients as well as plants coming through. Alpha-lactalbumin is being investigated and Danish firm Arla Foods is using it to form nanotubes. Infant formula fortification is going a step further through the use of lactoferrin, while soy is back in favor following research findings in the US that it might be as effective as whey. Hemp-seed extract is being touted as a source of essential fatty acids and of easily digestible, gluten-free protein. Chinese researchers have delved into Hemp protein isolate (HPI), which was found to be a valuable source of nutrition for infants and children, but has poor functional properties compared with soy. Mark Tallon, "New Protein Sources Signal New Potential", Functional Ingredients, April 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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New Products Spotted by Funcional Ingredients Mag April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Functionalingredients.com notes the following new products: 1) Wholemato’s new Original Organic Agave Ketchup is a low glycaemic index product made from organic tomatoes with spices and agave nectar; (2) Italian food company Barilla has included Glucagel in its new Alixir food line of breads and brioche. Glucagel is a barley beta-glucan ingredient that has heart- and digestive-health benefits. "New Products", Funcional Ingredients Mag, April 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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Probiotics Boost Immune Systems April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Probiotics reduce the number and length of infections suffered by long-distance runners, according to a study conducted at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. The heavy-duty training required could diminish athletes’ immune systems, the researchers say. The study focused on 20 elite endurance runners during a four-month winter-training program when colds and respiratory illness were common. Athletes taking probiotics had doubled levels of the immune system-boosting chemical interferon gamma. More work is needed to find out if the results apply to the general population. "Study Finds Probiotics Benefit Athletes", Functional Ingredients, April 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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Botanicals Get Growing April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Botanicals are recovering after the disastrous publicity of the late 1990s, with 2006 registering market growth of 4 percent and cranberry supplements the star performer that year at 12 percent growth. Nutrition Business Journal says superfruit tonics have been the main booster for the sector, with noni the largest subcategory at $260 million and mangosteen third at $150 million. Corporate research is pumping up the industry. The market’s future is seen as one of rising supply costs, continued attention to quality control in China and greater demand for botanicals overall, especially in the areas of superfruits and organics. The greatest challenge for suppliers is meeting the growing demand for organics, as little land is set aside for organic cultivation and much of it is contaminated. Joysa Winter, "The Return of Botanicals", Functional Ingredients, April 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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Getting the Goodness Inside April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST New delivery systems for nutritional and functional ingredients are being developed to improve effectiveness and lower the cost of production, says Daniel Murray, vice president of business development at Xsto Solutions. These include micro encapsulation, nanotechnology and chemical modulation. Murray says an example is mixing ingredients with cyclodextrins or nanotechnology, which may significantly increase bioavailability of an active ingredient. He says simple tablets and capsules often offer the best value for consistent, cost-effective delivery of nutritional ingredients. Time-release and sustained-release systems may offer specific advantages for ingredients that face rapid absorption or poor bio-availability but they require more preparation, processing and testing before benefits can be confirmed. Murray says recent developments, such as functional foods, beverages, powders, chews and films are subject to greater formulation challenges, but offer a new range of product opportunities and significantly expand consumption of functional nutrients. Daniel Murray, "How to Choose an Ingredients-Delivery System", Functional Ingredients, April 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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FDA Reviews Soy Health Claims April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST The Food and Drug Administration has called for public comments as it investigates the soy-based health claims it approved in 1999. Official claims being re-evaluated concern “dietary lipids and cancer” and “soy protein and coronary heart disease”. Qualified claims under review cover “antioxidant vitamins and the risk of certain cancers”, and “selenium and certain cancers”. The review comes after the FDA analyzed peer-reviewed studies that found soy had little or no effect in cancer and heart-disease prevention, and the American Heart Association questioned soy's potential to reduce LDL cholesterol levels. Shane Starling, "US Rethinks Soy Health Claims", April 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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LycoRed Stops Sunburn from Within April 1, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Laboratoire Oenobiol of France has launched a men's nutritional supplement designed to protect the skin from within. Oenobiol Homme Solaire Intense is based on LycoRed's Lyc-O-Mato, a tomato lycopene complex that helps maintain healthy skin by protecting against UV-induced damage. The product is being distributed in Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Italy and Portugal, accompanied by the endorsement of pharmacists. LycoRed has received an Australian patent for its skin-protecting carotenoid blend. "LycoRed Skin Protection for Men", Food Ingredients Mag, April 01, 2008, © Penton Media, Inc.

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US Diet Still Below Par March 31, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Americans are still eating too much fat, according to a Department of Agriculture report, “Dietary Assessment of Major Trends in the US Food Consumption, 1970-2005”. The report shows that consumption of added fats and oils rose 63 percent between 1970 and 2005. Sugar and sweetener consumption rose 19 percent. Average intake of added sugars and sweeteners is over the recommended levels, consumption of refined grains is too high, and consumption of whole grains is too low. However, there was a slight decline in added-fat consumption between 2003 and 2005, suggesting that food industry attempts to provide healthier alternatives are having some impact. There also appears to be plenty of scope to boost demand for “better-for-you” products. Laura Crowley, "Leap in Added Fat Consumption Spells Reformulation Potential", Food Navigator USA, March 31, 2008, © 2000/2008 - Decision News Media SAS

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CoQ10 Gains GRAS Status March 31, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation has received GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for its CoQ10 as an ingredient for use in foods and beverages in the US market. The Japanese company has been producing CoQ10 – or Coenzyme Q10 – for about 25 years, and is already supplying it to the food and beverage industries in Japan. Lorraine Heller, "Japanese CoQ10 Receives GRAS", NutrientIngredients USA, March 31, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Lifeway’s Kefir Café, Probiotic Bar March 28, 2008: 12:00 AM EST In a press release, organic dairy provider Lifeway Foods announced that it is opening its first 'kefir boutique' cafe with the launch of Starfruit in Chicago. The shop will offer several flavors of frozen kefir with over 20 toppings as well as customized parfaits, and smoothie-style drinks. The company is also offering probiotic Kefir Wellness snack bars, available in three flavors. "Lifeway Foods Launches Starfruit, New 'Kefir Boutique' Cafe Selling Frozen Kefir & Kefir Smoothies", PRNewswire, March 28, 2008, via PRNewswire

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Code Proposed for Probiotic Seal March 28, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Probiotics that meet set standards will be able to carry a quality seal under a proposal being considered by The International Probiotics Association (IPA). To get the seal, companies will have to ask the IPA to have batches of their products analyzed by third party independent agencies. The scheme will initially apply only to dietary supplements, with dairy products and other foods being considered later. To gain the seal, companies will have to state the guaranteed minimum CFU (Colony Forming Units) count at the time of expiration of the product; provide storage directions; provide a package lot number or production code for the product; clearly identify the probiotic bacteria; give full contact information; and provide directions for suggested usage. The scheme could be operating in six to eight months. Shane Starling, "International Probiotic Group Establishes Quality Seal Standards", NutraIngredients USA, March 28, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Buying American is Safer March 28, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Seventy five percent of consumers say that Country of Origin labeling (COOL) should be mandatory, according to a survey by the Hartman Group, with only eight percent in disagreement. Sixty percent said that it was somewhat or very important to know the source of the ingredients in the food they eat. Hartman says that news coverage of food scares, particularly those in China, has made consumers more concerned about where food is coming from, with many keener to buy American products. Some have gone a step further and are buying only food produced in their region, since they believe this makes the food safer. Hartman says that if consumers cannot understand or pronounce an ingredient on the food label, they will be suspicious of the product. The company says formulators should use ingredients that are simple, clean and easy. Chris Jones, "Food Safety Worries Makes Consumers Label-Savvy", FoodNavigator USA, March 28, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Outsiders Strive to Get in March 28, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Several multinationals are trying to get into the US organic foods market by either offering new products or by strategically acquiring or collaborating with major brands, says Frost & Sullivan. Consumers who are increasingly wary of conventional foods that are likely to contain poisonous or unhealthy substances are driving market growth. Frost & Sullivan warns that organic manufacturers are very worried about constraints in the supply of ingredients, which could undermine long-term stability and growth. And, as demand for organics increases, manufacturers are being forced to look overseas for raw materials, not only increasing the price of the product, but also raising issues such as food miles. Frost says active processors need to integrate backward to minimize supply and quality challenges, as well as make strategic alliances with organic ingredient suppliers. Additionally, both the processors and the ingredient companies can establish long-term alliances with farmers. "Increasing Focus on Health and Wellness Promotes Consumption of Organic Foods", March 28, 2008, via Reuters, © Business Wire

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China Yingxia Buys Soybean Lines March 28, 2008: 12:00 AM EST China Yingxia International, Inc. is investigating the purchase of six soybean production lines from King International Food Corporation Limited (King), a Sino-Australian joint venture. CYXI has spent $4 million buying production equipment, technical know-how and marketing resources from King, and is in the final stages of buying the production lines. "China Yingxia International Announces Soybean Milk Production Lines Acquisition", Reuters, March 28, 2008, © Thomson Reuters 2008

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Brain Detects Calories in Diet March 27, 2008: 12:00 AM EST The brain has a “sixth sense” that can detect calories independent of the taste mechanism, say researchers Ivan de Araujo and colleagues. Working with mice, they showed that levels of the brain chemical dopamine, known to be central to activating the reward circuitry, increased with caloric intake. Electrophysiological studies also showed that neurons in the food-reward region, called the nucleus accumbens, were activated by caloric intake, independent of taste. Commenting on the work, published in the journal Neuron, Zane Andrews and Tamas Horvath say that the scientific questions posed by the discovery "are extremely important to understanding the pathogenesis and sociology of human obesity". "Brain's “Sixth Sense” for Calories Discovered", ScienceDaily , March 27, 2008, © ScienceDaily

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Confusion, Competition Slow Sterol Sales March 27, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Sales of cholesterol-lowering, sterol-fortified foods are slowing in the UK because of increasing consumer confusion and competition from other products, particularly probiotics. NutraIngred-ients.com says that overall sales by the two main players, Unilever and McNeill Nutritional, slid in all three categories – spreads, one-shot yoghurt drinks and yoghurts. Only McNeill Nutritional's Benecol one-shot yogurt drinks held their own, with sales totaling $56.5 million in both 2006 and 2007. Its major competitor, Unilever’s Pro.activ one-shot yogurt drink, achieved sales of $22 million. Overall, Benecol products pulled in $101 million in 2007, down 3.7 percent from 2006, while the Pro.activ lines achieved $129.3 million, down 16 percent on 2006. Danone's Danacol has been withdrawn from the market, and Pro.activ one-shot drinks have been taken off the Spanish market. Both Unilever and McNeill say that consumers are switching to probiotic products, and turning to other cholesterol-lowering foods, such as oats. Shane Starling, "UK Sterol Foods Market Slows Amid Consumer Confusion", NutraIngredients, March 27, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Listeriosis on the Rise, says EFSA March 27, 2008: 12:00 AM EST CSM subsidiary PURAC says its Listeria Control Models for cooked meat products and deli salads can help manufacturers meet European Safety Authority (EFSA) standards for controlling listeria bacterium that can cause fatal diseases in vulnerable people. PURAC says that variable storage temperatures in retail and domestic refrigerators are a major cause for concern. The number of cases of listeriosis, caused mostly through eating tainted ready-to-eat foods, is on the rise, according to EFSA. PURAC also produces a range of preservatives that help make foods safer. Laura Crowley, "PURAC Helps to Control Listeria in Food Products", Food Production Daily, March 27, 2008, © Decision News Media

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Carbon-Free Natural Sweeteners March 26, 2008: 12:00 AM EST In a press release, Florida Crystals Corporation announced it has launched organic and natural sweeteners, which it says are the first American sugar products certified carbon-free by Carbonfund.org. The company says renewable energy, principally electricity, was used in every stage of the production by burning sugar cane and wood waste instead of fossil fuels. "Florida Crystals Corporation and Carbonfund.Org Announce First and Only Carbonfree Organic and Natural Sugars", Reuters, March 26, 2008, via Reuters

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Whole Grain from Barilla March 26, 2008: 12:00 AM EST A press release said that Barilla is producing Whole Grain pasta, made with 51 percent whole wheat. The company says the ingredients are all natural and an excellent source of fiber. "Barilla Whole Grain Makes Healthy Eating Easy", Reuters, March 26, 2008, © © Thomson Reuters 2008	Domains HEALTH & WELLNESS Body Food & Nutrition Digestive Whole Grains Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Hormone Battle Spreads to Ohio March 26, 2008: 12:00 AM EST The battle over labeling milk as hormone-free has spread to Ohio. Monsanto, state legislators, farmers and food stores are fighting over the issue, in which producers who do not use Monsanto’s recombinant bovine somatatropin (rbST) growth hormone see marketing advantages in being able to label their milk as free of the hormone. The practice is technically illegal, because the Food and Drug Administration says there’s no difference between milk from cows that have or have not been given the hormone. rbST helps cows produce milk for longer. Kroger is leading the battle in favor of labeling in Ohio. Kroger intends to state on the label that the FDA says the hormone is safe. State legislators were planning a hearing on the issue in April. Chris Jones, "Battle Continues over Labeling of rbST in Milk", Food Navigator USA, March 26, 2008, © 2000/2008 - Decision News Media SAS

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Good Diet Linked to Test Results March 26, 2008: 12:00 AM EST Students who eat more fruit and vegetables and fewer calories are more likely to score higher in academic tests. Researchers led by Dr Paul Veugelers of the School of Public Health, University of Alberta, surveyed 5,000 grade 5 students in Nova Scotia, Canada in 2003. Using the Diet Quality Index-International (DQI-I), a composite measure of diet quality, and the Elementary Literacy Assessment, they found that students in the second and third DQI-I tertiles were 26 percent and 41 percent respectively less likely to fail than students in the lowest tertile. Lorraine Heller, "Fruit and Veg Linked to Kids' School Performance, Study", FoodNavigator USA, March 26, 2008, © Decision News Media

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