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Lonza has launched a line of vegetarian DHA products. Based on an overall optimized fermentation process, and improved productivity of the proprietary algal strain, the new qualities offer advantages in stability and taste. The product line no… Read More »

GOED puts new study in perspective, viewing it as a positive step for omega 3s in terms of the science. Read More »

In what’s been called its largest acquisition ever, Nestlé has agreed to acquire Pfizer Nutrition for $11.85 billion (USD) to enhance its position in global infant nutrition. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, will… Read More »

Beyond traditional granola bars, food bars have created niche opportunities in many market categories spanning breakfast, meal replacement and snack bars. Read More »

Consumption of 100% fruit juice is closely linked to improved nutrient adequacy among 2-18 year olds, according to new research published in Public Health Nutrition. The new study from researchers at the Louisiana State University Agricultural… Read More »

A sluggish economy has seemingly had little influence on consumer supplement purchasing habits, according to the most recent consumer survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., which found more than 71% of consumers continued to buy supplements despite the economic downturn. Read More »

The global market for whole grain and high fiber foods is forecast to reach $28 billion by the year 2017, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA), San Jose, CA. Key factors driving market growth include introduction of ne… Read More »

Consumers have good levels of vitamins A and D and folate, but fall short in other areas. Read More »

A meta-analysis published online April 9 by the Archives of Internal Medicine has been panned as “limited” and “inaccurate” by industry trade associations. The study, titled “Efficacy of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplem… Read More »

FDA must reconsider imposing the pre-market approval paradigm of food additives to dietary supplements as proposed in its New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) Draft Guidance, according to a commentary by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Wa… Read More »

The European Commission’s work to create a nutrient profiling system to restrict claims on certain foods will once again come up for discussion in 2013 when the Commission presents its second proposal on the issue, according to food poli… Read More »

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has referred advertising for Serranol, a dietary supplement marketed by Good Health Naturally, Escondido, CA, to FTC for further review, after the company declin… Read More »

Consumers are seeking these nutrients in their foods and beverages, as well as their personal care products. Read More »

A recently released study sponsored by the United Soybean Board has found that nearly two-thirds of healthcare professionals viewed biotechnology as a positive method for food production (61%). One in three study participants were aware of specific h… Read More »