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General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 27,2012

Barley Betafiber Receives Novel Dietary Fiber Approval in Canada

Barliv barley betafiber is a soluble fiber extract that is virtually invisible when added to foods and beverages. It is derived from whole grain barley, and has been clinically shown to lower cholesterol.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 27,2012

Study: Diabetes Affects Hearing Loss, Especially in Women

According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and another 34.5 million have some degree of hearing loss.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 26,2012

High Animal Fat Diet Increases Gestational Diabetes Risk

Moreover, the increased risk for gestational diabetes seen with animal fat and cholesterol appeared to be independent of other, dietary and non-dietary, risk factors for gestational diabetes.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 26,2012

Vitafoods South America to Make Debut in São Paulo

The exhibition will provide a platform for nutraceutical professionals to meet with more than 75 leading global and local companies such as BASF, Fortitech, Bio Serae Laboratoires, Golden Omega, Croda and Ayalla helping them to source new products, partners and suppliers.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 23,2012

Plant Flavonoid Luteolin Blocks Cell Signalling in Colon Cancer Cells

Luteolin inhibited the growth stimulatory effect of IGF-I and the team led by Prof Jung Han Yoon Park found that luteolin affected cell signaling pathways which are activated by IGF-I in cancer.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 23,2012

Research Team Maps Salmonella Genome

The work represents an important resource for future study into Salmonella that researchers can use to understand how this important food borne pathogen adapts and exploits its environment.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 20,2012

Exposure to Chemical Found in Personal Care Products May Contribute to Childhood Obesity

While poor nutrition and physical inactivity are known to contribute to obesity, a growing body of research suggests that environmental chemicals – including phthalates – could play a role in rising childhood obesity rates.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 19,2012

NattoPharma Shows Positive Results on MenaQ7 Clinical Trial

“The results from the 3 year human study on MenaQ7 are encouraging. This is the first time in history such effects have been scientifically documented with natural vitamin K2” says CEO Peter Carlsson.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 18,2012

Prevalence of Obesity in US Still High, with Little Change in Recent Years

In 2009-2010, the age-adjusted average BMI was 28.7 for men and women. The researchers found that overall, the age-adjusted obesity prevalence was 35.7 percent.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 13,2012

Dairy Research Institute Calls on Change in Paradigm on Dietary Guidance

Better understanding the value of nutrient-rich dairy foods is a key priority area for the Dairy Research Institute, an organization that, along with other sponsors, is funded by America’s dairy farmers through the dairy checkoff program.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 11,2012

70 Percent of Europeans Suffer From Low Vitamin D Levels

A group of experts has prepared a report on vitamin D supplementation for menopausal women after it was revealed that Europeans have suffered an alarming decrease in their levels of this vitamin. In their opinion, the ideal would be to maintain blood levels above 30 ng/ml. Vitamin D is essential to the immune system and processes such as calcium absorption.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 04,2012

Cargill’s ARA-Rich Oil Achieves EU Novel Foods Approval

This action represents the second approval for Cargill’s ARA granted by a major food regulatory jurisdiction, the first being the U.S. FDA´s letter of Feb. 16, 2011.

General Company & Ingredient Information Jan 03,2012

PNI Substantiates Sytrinol Cholesterol Claims

NAD found that the advertiser provided a reasonable basis for claims that Sytrinol is “safe," but recommended that the advertiser discontinue claims that Sytrinol has been “proven to be safe."

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 30,2011

US Patent Office to Re-Exam Neptune Patent

As to the likely outcome of the reexamination, the industry should take guidance from the USPTO‘s publically available statistics which shows that in 89% of cases where reexamination is granted the claims are either changed (45%) or cancelled completely (44%).

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 28,2011

Women with Celiac Disease Suffer from Depression, Disordered Eating

Smyth and his colleagues used a web-mediated survey to assess a range of physical, behavioral and emotional experiences in 177 American women over the age of 18 who reported a physician-provided diagnosis of celiac disease.

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 28,2011

Obesity Alters the Brain Area Involved in Body Weight Control

This is largely because we have limited understanding of the effects of obesity on our natural mechanisms of body weight control.

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 26,2011

A Radar for ADAR: Altered Gene Tracks RNA Editing in Neurons

Biologists already know that errors in transcribing RNA from DNA can lead to improper gene expression in the nervous system and might contribute to diseases such as epilepsy, suicidal depression, and schizophrenia.

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 26,2011

Study Links Quality of Mother-toddler Relationship to Teen Obesity

The findings mirror previous research by these scientists that showed toddlers who did not have a secure emotional relationship with their parents were at increased risk for obesity by age 4 ½. This body of work suggests the areas of the brain that control emotions and stress responses, as well as appetite and energy balance, could be working together to influence the likelihood that a child will ....

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 23,2011

New Data Shows Alarming Dietary Patterns Developing as Early as 12-24 Months

In particular, young children do not consume enough vegetables or whole grains and they consume far too many calories from solid fats and added sugar.

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 22,2011

Wealthier Nations Have More Fast Food and More Obesity

A study of 26 wealthy nations shows that countries with a higher density of fast food restaurants per capita had much higher obesity rates compared to countries with a lower density of fast food restaurants per capita.

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 21,2011

Salt Policy Makers Eat Too Much Salt at Work

They warn that this amount of salt, compared to the recommended intake, translates to up to a 36% increase in premature death.

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 19,2011

UK Food Chain United to Uncover Salt Reduction Solutions

FDF and BRC's partnership with Leatherhead Food Research, coupled with the institution's decision to co-fund the research, demonstrate a food chain-wide commitment to increase consumer choice and maximize its use of reformulation as a tool to improve public health, where possible.

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 19,2011

Diabetes Risk Reduced Among Latinos in UMass Clinical Study

"The study results are important as they suggest that small reductions in weight may reduce the risk of diabetes in some ethnic populations that have a high risk for developing diabetes, such as disadvantaged Latinos," said Dr. Rosal.

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 16,2011

Teens Choose Water When Calorie Count of Sugary Beverages is Easier to Understand

"Because of the inclusion of mandatory calorie labeling in the recent health reform bill, it is critical to explore the most effective strategies for presenting caloric information to consumers on fast food restaurant menu boards," suggest the study's authors.

General Company & Ingredient Information Dec 16,2011

Researchers Identify Phthalates in Numeruous Medicines and Supplements

According to the researchers, the potential health effects of human exposure to these phthalates through medications are unknown and warrant further investigation.

New Product Launch


Bahlsen Amato Marzipan Flavored Slices Sprinkled with Almond and Half Coated with Dark Chocolate


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Marzipan flavored slices sprinkled with almond and half coated with dark chocolate, in a cardboard box.

VitaSi Vitamina C: Vitamin C Tablets


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Twenty effervescent tablets of vitamin C with orange flavor, in a plastic tube.

AZ 3D White Toothpaste with Radiant Mint Flavor


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Toothpaste with radiant mint flavor, in a cardboard box.

Canada Dry Mandarin Orange Sparkling Seltzer Water


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Mandarin orange flavored sparkling seltzer water in a 2L plastic bottle.

Wusitta Sobenbraun: Brown Food Coloring


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Brown type food coloring for sauces and gravy, in a glass bottle.

Enervit Sport Drink with Lemon Flavor


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Sport drink with lemon flavor, in a plastic bottle.

Just Balsamic Dressing & Dipping Oil Made with Aspall English Apple Balsamic Vinegar


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A blend of cold pressed rapeseed oil with Aspall English apple balsamic vinegar, in a glass bottle. The smooth, nutty flavor of this highly filtered oil combines with the sharp fruity kick of the vinegar to give an outstanding aromatic salad dressing and ideal for dipping breads.

Amanie Lakritz Toffees: Liquorice Flavored Toffees


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Individually wrapped licorice flavored toffees in an aluminum bag.

Emotionali Fruchtige Verfuhrung: Fruit Flavored Hard Candies


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Individually wrapped assorted fruit flavored hard candies with orange, lemon, cherry and blackcurrant flavors, in a plastic packet.

Levssima Issima Natural Water


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Natural water in a plastic bottle with new flit top tamper evident closure.

Belbake Milchreis Klassische Art: Rice Pudding Preparation


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Classic style rice pudding preparation.

Specchiasol Pausa Food Supplement for Women in Menopause


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Food supplement with soybean, clover, wild yam, hawthorn, zinc and vitamin B6. Is especially useful for supplementing the diet of women in menopause.

Aboca Olio Di Fegato Di Merluzzo Cod Liver Oil Pearls: 50 Capsules


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Cod liver oil is known to be rich in Vitamin A (retinol and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), which are attributed to the adjuvant setting properties of calcium in the bones, it also benefits the cardiovascular system, circulatory, and assisting in osteoarthritis inflammatory and painful, adjuvant therapies to fight osteoporosis.

ColaCao Instant Chocodrink


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Instant choco drink in a plastic container.

Viaggiator Goloso Mocaccino: Coffee Flavored Mousse


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Coffee flavored mousse in 2 glass cups held in a cardboard sleeve.

Linda McCartney Special Edition 6 Vegetarian Red Onion & Rosemary Sausages


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Six vegetarian sausages made from textured soy protein and red onion and seasoned with rosemary.

Starbucks Frappuccino Low Fat Coffee Drink: Vanilla Flavor


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Sterilized vanilla flavored milk drink with Starbucks Arabica coffee, in a glass bottle.

Maia 6 Uova Fresche Grandissime Allevate A Terra: 6 Fresh & Extra Large Barn Eggs


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Six fresh and extra large barn eggs in a plastic tray.

Oxxycool Sugar Free Chewing Gum: Tropical


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Sugar free chewing gum with tropical flavor, in cardboard box held in a plastic wrapper.