Fermentation of dairy with a mix of lactic acid bacteria and a
Streptococcus strain could selectively reduce the protein
responsible for cows milk allergy, researchers have reported.
Nutrition studies of beverages funded solely by industry are four
to eight times more likely to report favourable conclusions for the
sponsors than studies with no industry funding, say researchers
from the US.
Lycopene, microencapsulated in gum arabic-sucrose capsules, slowed
the degradation of vitamins A and D3 in skimmed milk by 45 per
cent, says new research.
Less than a week into 2007 and already there is a contender for the
year's most bizarre story: a webcam that allows consumers to watch
a block of cheddar cheese ripen in real time.
Women who regularly consumed at least one serving of full-fat diary
every day gained about 30 per cent less weight than women who
didn't, says a study from Sweden.
In a year that has seen camel, sheep and donkey milk grab the
headlines in turn, Mrs Rudolph and her chums neednt fear that
theyre next to get the "other milk" treatment.
Taste preference and familiarity remain the most important drivers
behind peoples' breakfast choices, according to a new study by
market researcher the NPD Group.
White Americans are the most frequent consumers of carbonated soft
drinks, while fruit drinks are favored by African Americans and
Mexican Americans, according to a new report on the nation's
beverage consumption.
A daily supplement of milk protein hydrolysate from Ingredia
effectively reduced stress-related symptoms in women, says a new
randomised controlled trial from France and Korea.
Milk, fortified with four minerals and three vitamins, cut the
occurrence of respiratory infections and days with severe illness,
and could be a well accepted means of improving health, especially
amongst pre-schoolers in the developing...
Selling organic products in different markets is becoming a
mounting challenge for organic producers, as global demand
continues to soar but different national standards impede
international trade, according to a new report.
Danone is planning to introduce a new line of cosmetic yoghurts
next year, according to press reports, as it seeks the next level
of differentiation in the increasingly competitive functional dairy
market.
Hydrolysed caseins from goat's milk could lead to a novel
ingredient to prevent the development of high blood pressure, if
results from a rat study can be translated to humans.
Carbery presented new developments in whey protein ingredients at
HIE in Frankfurt last week as it recognises they are increasingly
desirable for mainstream healthy products, not just the sports
nutrition and infant formula markets.
A daily supplement of hydrolysed whey protein successfully lowered
blood pressure in hypertensive people, says a new study that backs
up results from animals.
A Californian nutrition council has published guidelines for
Hispanic consumers in an effort to encourage good nutrition amongst
the nation's most unhealthy population.
Finland's Valio and Raisio have announced the start of a new
nutrition research co-operation, supporting the Finland 'nutrition
cluster' and making the country a "forerunner in the development
of healthy nutrition."
Cereal and dairy snack innovations that respond to lifestyle
changes will be key to the future profitability of these sectors,
according to Leatherhead Food International.
A declining US baby food market could receive a significant boost
from products that focus on infant weight control, as well as
premium baby goods and 'all natural' items, according to a new
report by Mintel.
DSM has re-organised its dairy ingredients division into two
distinct categories, reflecting growing demand from customers for
both added value and efficiency-boosting products.
Integrating social and environmental concerns into business
practices ultimately benefits a firm's bottom line as well as the
environment, according to the CEO of energy bar manufacturer Clif
Bar.
Processing plants in eight major food industries became
significantly more productive after being acquired, according to a
new government report on mergers and acquisitions in the US food
industry.
Communication efforts need to be redoubled to ensure that the
public is aware of the health benefits of milk and milk product
consumption, says the International Dairy Federation.
Advitech announced its first significant sales of psoriasis
supplement Dermylex have propped-up financial results for its third
quarter ended September 30, 2006.
An FDA risk assessment that is expected to declare meat and milk
derived from cloned animals safe for the food supply is currently
being reviewed by the government, and is due to be released by the
end of the year.
A mature US yogurt market does not mean there is no room for
growth, according to a new report, which identifies huge expansion
possibilities particularly in the area of probiotic and prebiotic
yogurt products.
Dairy research and development in the UK has been systematically
destroyed, warn two senior ex-officials, seriously damaging the
potential for the country's industry to compete against foreign
players.
The ability of the milk protein, alpha-lactalbumin, to
self-assemble into nanotubes could offer the food industry with a
novel and important ingredient for gelling and encapsulation.
Drinking the probiotic, fermented milk, kefir, decreased the
allergic response to ovalbumin (egg white) in mice, and may offer
hope to preventing food allergies, suggests a new study from
Taiwan.
A new report examining how dairy companies are successfully
targeting healthy products to children underlines the growing
importance of this particular food category.
Chinese regulators are developing standards for bovine colostrum,
the first milk from cows that has a growing following as a health
product among Chinese consumers.
By adding a novel genetically engineered bacterial strain to dairy,
the fermentation process is limited to converting lactose to
glucose, a technique that could remove the need to add sweeteners
to dairy products.
Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) prevented
age-related bone loss in mice, says a new study that could offer a
dietary therapy for protecting against the ever-growing threat of
osteoporosis.
ReGen Therapeutics has been tightening its belt to reduce costs as
it prepares for commercialisation of its Colostrinin nutraceutical,
but first half 2006 results indicate that prospects are good and no
further share issues are planned...
When food and beverage manufacturers reduce sugar, salt, or fat and add fibers, minerals or vitamins, good-for-you products can suffer from undesirable...
For the third time, Südzucker has conducted a research study on consumer needs and purchase drivers in processed foods and drinks, which will be another...