Breaking News on Food & Beverage Development - North America EU edition

Danisco’s Madison plant expansion underway

09-Nov-2009 - in Rochester, New York to cultures. Danisco completed expansion of a probiotic facility in Madison back in 2007, as consumer interest in probiotic dairy skyrocketed. No one from the company was available

PepsiCo launches stevia drink under natural health product rules

15-Oct-2009 - products if they contain minerals, herbal remedies, probiotics, amino acids or essential fatty acids, among

Big growth forecast for US children’s healthy drinks market

24-Sep-2009 - countries, either a probiotic or an omega-3, said the report. Digestive health Parents’ key concerns ) and probiotics,” it predicted. Also important is strong beverage packaging which is equally as important

Private label growth driven by innovation, says Mintel

24-Jul-2009 - , fortified with plant sterols; and Light Ice Cream Cups, with probiotics. ‘Premium’ private label

Probiotic chocolate springboards off Activia success

29-May-2009 - Probiotic chocolate springboards off Activia success ... Barry Callebaut has launched its ProBenefit probiotic chocolate for food manufacturers in the US , saying that Dannon’s Activia advertising has boosted consumer awareness of probiotics’ potential benefits. ... Barry Callebaut has launched its ProBenefit probiotic chocolate for food manufacturers in the US , saying that Dannon’s Activia advertising has boosted consumer awareness of probiotics’ potential benefits. ... probiotics is a way for food manufacturers to capitalize on the trend. Barry Callebaut had already released its probiotic chocolate in Europe in 2007, but awareness of the benefits of ‘good bacteria ... probiotics, chocolate

Shredded Wheat celebrates simplicity and ‘lack of innovation’

17-Apr-2009 - on fiber (along with probiotics and prebiotics). And as nutrition information moves front

Dairy team-up leverages research towards healthy ingredients

06-Feb-2009 - that may be conducted, but not limited to, are projects that will enhance the functions of probiotic

Obama and financial crisis drive new consumer values, says report

03-Feb-2009 - would be “the number one health and wellness area in 2009, with emphasis on probiotics, prebiotics

Shift to shelf-stable food amid volatile prices

17-Dec-2008 - , such as prebiotics, sterols, glusoamines as compared to Omega-3, probiotics and antioxidants. They may also perceive ... Omega-3, probiotics, antioxidants

News in brief

Funding to investigate probiotics

24-Nov-2008 - Funding to investigate probiotics ... The Global Probiotics Council (GPC), a committee formed by Groupe DANONE and Yakult Honsha Co , is to award two grants for research into the role of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota in health ... The Global Probiotics Council (GPC), a committee formed by Groupe DANONE and Yakult Honsha Co , is to award two grants for research into the role of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota in health ... Each Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research award is for $50,000 over one year . Probiotics are linked with digestive health and their use is gaining momentum in the US. The idea behind

EFSA expands on article 13.1 health claim methods

20-Nov-2009 - was well received by at least one probiotics supplier. “I believe the good news is that EFSA has now opened at probiotics giant, Chr. Hansen. But he said there were few revelations in the guidance that can be found here ... EFSA, health claims, probiotics, chondroitin, glucosamine, joint health

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Probiotics intake beneficial against infections in kids: study

17-Nov-2009 - Probiotics intake beneficial against infections in kids: study ... that while the efficacy of probiotics in the prevention of infections in children who attend day care centres any other product containing probiotics or prebiotics during the intervention, and they reported ... Probiotics, Lactobacillus, respiratory

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GAT Food Essentials wins functional food microencapsulation award

17-Nov-2009 - applications such as probiotics for the functional food industry. "The company is carrying out several

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Gut microflora and obesity: Study highlights potential for pre-, probiotics

12-Nov-2009 - Gut microflora and obesity: Study highlights potential for pre-, probiotics ... . Implications for prebiotics and probiotics In an accompanying perspective Jeffrey Flier and John Mekalanos -microbe collaboration. “Dietary ingestion of live microorganisms (probiotics) has been used to alter microbial gut ... probiotics, prebiotics, obesity

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Demand for nutraceutical ingredients to reach $21.8bn by 2013

12-Nov-2009 - , probiotics and phytosterols and vitamins A, E and D. Also included in its most promising category fibres, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, carotenoids, calcium and magnesium, said the report

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Weekly comment

Life in a European health claims wasteland

09-Nov-2009 - followed up by another batch a week or so later. Negative opinions for the likes of omega-3s, probiotics ... health claims, taurine, omega-3, probiotics, herbs

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'Unique' probiotic and omega-3 combo offers longer shelf life

06-Nov-2009 - 'Unique' probiotic and omega-3 combo offers longer shelf life ... A 'unique' combination of a probiotic and omega-3 fish oil offers greater shelf life and enhanced ... A 'unique' combination of a probiotic and omega-3 fish oil offers greater shelf life and enhanced ... The product, to be marketed as ProBiomega, combines the probiotic Lactobacillus casei Komorowski, told NutraIngredientsUSA.com. “This unique combination of a probiotic mixed in a fish oil ... omega-3, probiotic, Lactobacillus casei

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Threat of EU health claims legal challenge grows

06-Nov-2009 - .” Probiotics On the fact that 171 of 181 probiotic dossiers failed because the strains were deemed to have moment.” The fact probiotic guidance was issued the day before the publication of the opinions

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News in brief

New probiotic gum prototype claims to boost immune system

05-Nov-2009 - New probiotic gum prototype claims to boost immune system ... A functional gum containing a new oral probiotic bacteria helps boost the immune system, say ... A functional gum containing a new oral probiotic bacteria helps boost the immune system, say ... division, said that chewing gum suited oral-cavity probiotic, which requires prolonged contact with the mouth. The sensitivity of probiotics to heat had previously prevented the development of a stable ... BLIS K12, probiotic

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Bioscience brings growth for Chr Hansen

04-Nov-2009 - and cheese production, and new probiotics for supplements, have made a significant contribution to the growth . In the health and nutrition division, probiotics sales to food supplement and agricultural industries grew ... Chr Hansen, probiotics, colours

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