Mambo Sprouts Marketing MamboTrack research revealed eight in 10 natural and organic consumers regularly read ingredient labels for health and nutrition content and were interested in buying functional foods with added health, nutrition and dietary benefits.
Foods labeled as "rich in antioxidants" are much more likely to be consumed "very frequently" or "somewhat frequently" (40%) by American consumers compared to foods labeled as "antioxidants added" (25%), according to a new study.
With the objective of strengthening their global presence and better serving the dietary supplement and food markets, Lallemand Health Ingredients (LHI), Copenhagen, Denmark, and Lal’Food have merged.
Antioxidants have been on a growth streak, with claims now touted in nearly 200 segments across the traditional supermarket and super center selling floor.
Baby Boomers’ lust for a healthy life is fuelling the fortunes of foods and drinks with health benefits, even in the teeth of recession, according to Julian Mellentin's “10 Key Trends in Food, Nutrition and Health 2010.”
High intake of omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins C and E may reduce the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Cancer.
Enhanced resources on NutraceuticalsWorld.com include a Knowledge Center of market information, an easy-to-use Buyers’ Guide, Expanded Archive and Site-Wide Search.
While the economic downturn has created a financial crisis for most of the population, it may also be contributing to an increase in public health issues.