The Asia Pacific market for nutraceutical products by far exceeds
that of North America and Europe, according to data pooled from
different market research firms.
Calcium was the most popular dietary supplement product in the
United States in 2006, followed closely by glucosamine, according
to market data recently presented to industry members.
Confectionery makers will welcome the latest study to proffer the
potential health benefits of chocolate as US researchers report
that pregnant women who consume ample servings of this popular
confectionery may reduce the risk of...
Ajinomoto Sweeteners Europe has launched a defamation law suit
against US supermarket Asda over labelling on own-brand products
that calls aspartame a 'nasty'.
All necessary measures have been taken to remove the contaminated
Ukrainian sunflower oil imported into Europe in recent weeks from
the market, says the European Commission.
Marketing campaign at US meat processor set to be dismantled as
federal appeals court rules US meat processor Tyson to comply with
an order to remove misleading advertising from 8,500 stores.
Barry Callebaut has successfully closed its acquisition of a 60 per
cent stake in Malaysia's KLK Cocoa - a strategic move expected to
give the Swiss firm leverage to expand in the high-potential
Asia-Pacific region.
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has launched a new
website to guide policy debate on the issue of food safety for
decision makers in the field, as well as with media and consumers.
Asoyia has secured a $4m agreement with two venture capital firms
to expand the marketing, research and development of its low
linolenic, trans fats free soy products.
Essential oils from citrus like mandarins and lemon could be
natural anti-fungal agents for food, tapping into the search for
natural alternatives to synthetics, suggests new research from
Spain.
Unilever has pledged to use only palm oil certified as sustainable
by 2015, while also supporting calls for a moratorium on further
deforestation for palm oil in Indonesia.
Supplements of the green tea compound EGCG may offset the signs of
physical and mental fatigue associated with modern stressful lives,
suggests research from Japan.
Chinese ingredients company GLG Life Tech has signed a 10-year
agreement to supply Cargill with extract from the stevia plant to
make its rebiana sweetener.
