Latest News in the food Industry

16 May 2016

New research from Mintel highlights the popularity of so-called superfoods, noting a 202% increase globally in the number of new food and drink products launched containing the terms “superfood”, “superfruit” or “supergrain”.

11 May 2016

BioGaia has announced that yet another meta-analysis confirms the effectiveness of its probiotic in infantile colic. In a newly presented systematic review, the proof of effect on infantile colic was further strengthened for L. reuteri Protectis.

11 May 2016

Indena has announced that its bioavailable curcumin formulation, Meriva, contributes to improve strength and physical performance in healthy elderly subjects.

10 May 2016

The herbs peppermint, chamomile, rosemary and lavender have been proven to have an impact on mood and memory, with significant benefits displayed for older people, according to new research from Northumbria University.

6 May 2016

Frutarom Health has announced that a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of efficacy and safety of purslane extract in controlling blood glucose levels has been published in the Journal of Medicinal Foods.

3 May 2016

Combining marine fish oil, cocoa extract and phytosterols into a dietary supplement could offer new hope in the fight against heart disease, a new University of Cardiff study suggests.

3 May 2016

Google has published its US Food Trends 2016 report which, through an analysis of the popularity of search terms over the past two years, reveals some fascinating insights for the food and beverage industry.

2 May 2016

Phosphatidylserine - more commonly known as PS - is set to break out from the cognitive health category and make a big impact in several new benefit areas, according to Enzymotec, the supplier of EnzyPS.

29 Apr 2016

Arjuna Natural is launching OXYSTORM standardized nitrate to the sports nutrition market, noting that the latest clinical research results show that OXYSTORM can help athletes work out longer and harder.

14 Apr 2016

Abbott says that its EAS Sports Nutrition is helping serious athletes train harder through nine redesigned Myoplex products that deliver the nutrition athletes need before, during and after workouts.

13 Apr 2016

Botanical active products company Activ’Inside has announced the publication of two new scientific studies, including one review, focusing on the beneficial effects of berry polyphenols on learning and memory impairments.

13 Apr 2016

Functional ingredients company AIDP has announces that it has signed a sales and marketing agreement with biopharmaceutical products manufacturer Plandaí Biotechnology to market and distribute Phytofare Catechin Complex.