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Dairy Crest plans omega-3 spread launch
Functional spreads are increasingly holding up value on the UK margarine sector, says new research, as Dairy Crest plans to launch a new range containing omega-3.
Chr Hansen tour targets probiotics growth
Chr Hansen's latest Magical Sensory Tour is designed to bring innovative products to customers and underline the company's ethos that ingredients can be fun and imaginative.
Danisco dairy plots new probiotic strains
Probiotic ingredients are the main focus down at Danisco Cultures' research and development labs, but false claims are hampering the market, business director Patrick Veau tells DairyReporter.com.
Danone to launch probiotic Activia in US
The French dairy group will launch its successful Activia probiotic yoghurts in the US at the start of next year as American consumers catch on to the benefits of 'friendly...
Infants benefit from prebiotics too, indicates study
Infants formula-makers looking replicate the qualities of breast milk are turning to prebiotics to boost gut health, according to Orafti. A new study conducted in France indicates their benefits.
Probiotic juices offer new avenues for dairy
Juices containing probiotic bacteria will see increasing interest from drinks and dairy producers looking to add value, predicts Finnish functional dairy innovator Valio.
Industry needs stricter probiotic rules
Too many producers are falsely labelling their products as probiotic and could present a stumbling block to the sector's expansion, says the marketing head of leading innovator Valio at Drinktec 2005.
Chr Hansen, Tetra Pak project removes obstacles to probiotic beverages
Probiotics supplier Chr. Hansen has developed a new, flexible formulation system for adding probiotics directly to finished products.
Not enough evidence for omega-3 bowel benefit, says study
Omega-3 fatty acids have been believed to confer a beneficial effect on patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, but scientists from California...
EFSA approves nutrition claims for omega-3s
Europe's food risk assessment body has issued its opinion on nutrition claims for products containing omega-3 fatty acids, which will be used in forthcoming laws on nutrition and health claims.
Lifeway sales betray probiotics surge
If anyone doubted that the US probiotics market's star is rising, kefir-maker Lifeway Foods' latest results, positive in spite of milk price vagarities, should be enough to convince them.
Elderly benefit from calcium and vitamin D combo, confirms review
Elderly people who are frail and at risk for bone fractures may be helped somewhat by giving them both vitamin D and calcium, according to the results of a new...
Probiotics' anti-cancer potential recognised by French
French probiotics firm Institut Rosell-Lallemand said it has been included in a new government initiative to pool research into cancer prevention and treatment.
Probiotic may help manage IBS symptoms, says Institut Rosell
A probiotic formulation developed by French/Canadian company Institut Rosell reduced symptoms associated with IBS in tests on a rat model, writes Dominique Patton.
High calcium and vitamin D diet may decrease risk of PMS
A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D may lower the risk of developing premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a condition that affects up to a fifth of all women, researchers reported...
First omega-3 milks in UK target demand for brain food
The first omega-3 milks to hit the UK market will benefit from increasing demand for healthy children's food, following a wave of media reports on research into brain food and...
MEPs debate food health claims, vitamin additives
Members of the European Parliament are today debating and voting on proposals for two new controversial pieces of proposed legislation that will affect food processors - one toput restrictions on...
Upcoming EU ban fuels interest in probiotic feed market
With the upcoming EU ban on the use of antibiotic growth promoters in animal feed, companies such as Medipharm and Chr. Hansen are rushing to provide farmers with natural alternatives.
US consumers get to grips with probiotics
The message about the gut health benefit probiotics can deliver is finally getting through to US consumers, according to a new report on the state of the functional foods sub-category.
Probiotic reduces gastric infection
A combination of lactic acid bacteria and a probiotic can help prevent gastric infection, according to research by the Institut Rosell.
Probiotic bacteria helps irritable bowel syndrome
A drink containing a probiotic strain isolated from infants relieved symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome to the same extent as pharmaceutical treatments for the condition, report Irish researchers.
Probiotic study shows vulnerability in digestive conditions
Not all strains of bacteria used in probiotic products on the UK market survive through the entire digestive system, conclude study results published this week by the Food Standards Agency,...
Chr Hansen ups genomics capability for probiotics research
Danish ingredients company Chr Hansen has licensed the use of a genomics tool to improve knowledge of how probiotic bacteria work. It could help the firm develop new probiotic bacteria...
Bacteria offer novel approach to vitamin fortification
Emerging research on lactic acid bacteria is set to offer food companies a new method of vitamin enrichment that allows them to get around consumer concerns over added ingredients, writes...
Probiotic dairy products lack scientific support
The US probiotic industry needs to step up a gear and finance further research in order to win over consumer confidence by providing scientific proof of its health benefits, according...
