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What's New in Digestive Health
September 22nd 2010MarketsAndMarkets (Dallas) has introduced a new market report on digestive health, highlighting current trends and ingredients, including digestive prebiotics, probiotics, and enzymes. The report also reviews major companies involved in this health sector, including BENEO-Group (Morris Plains, NJ), Cargill Inc. (Minneapolis), National Enzyme Company (Forsyth, MO), Chr Hansen A/S (Milwaukee), and Danisco A/S (Copenhagen).
Digestive Health Leads Trends, Says NNB
September 21st 2010New Nutrition Business names digestive health as the top health trend in its '10 Key Trends in Food, Nutrition & Health 2010' report. '[Digestive health...s] importance to consumers has been underscored by the impressive growth rates of digestive health brands, with sales of even premium brands increasing 10 to 20% during the recession,' says NNB.
UAS Labs Probiotics Now Kosher-Certified
September 17th 2010UAS Laboratories (Eden Prairie, MN) has announced that its DDS brand probiotics are now kosher-certified by OK Kosher (Brooklyn, NY). The company...s DDS line of probiotics, including DDS Acidophilus and DDS Junior, is available in 37 countries around the world. OK Kosher currently certifies over 300,000 products from over 1500 companies.
Ganeden and Glanbia to Feature Immunity Stick Packs at IFT
September 17th 2010Thanks to a new partnership with Glanbia Nutritionals (Monroe, WI), Ganeden Biotech (Cleveland) will be showcasing its patented GanedenBC30 probiotic strain in stick pack form at the upcoming IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo in Chicago.
Ganeden Biotech Helps Develop Probiotic-Yogurt Raisins
September 16th 2010Ganeden Biotech Inc. has partnered with Tropical Nut & Fruit Inc. to create yogurt-covered raisins containing Ganeden...s GanedenBC30 Bacillus coagulans strain. In total, the companies plan to develop four functional confectionary products. Currently, the probiotic-yogurt raisins are available for bulk purchase. Samples can be tried at the upcoming IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo.
Nordic Naturals Combines Fish Oil, Probiotics
September 16th 2010Nordic Naturals has introduced Omega Probiotic, a blend of fish oil and Bacillus coagulans probiotics, marketed for digestive health. In a press release, the company said, 'Concentrated fish oil works in synergy with a unique spore-form probiotic, Bacillus coagulans, to deliver all the health benefits of omega-3 (EPA and DHA), while also supporting the immune system and promoting an optimal balance of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract.'
EFSA Schedules Gut Health, Immune Function Meeting
September 1st 2010As part of the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA; Parma, Italy) ongoing series of public consultations on health claims guidance, the agency has announced that it will hold a meeting on scientific requirements for gut health and immune function health claims on December 2 in Amsterdam.
EFSA Schedules Consultation on Gut Health and Immune Function Health Claims
August 12th 2010As part of the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA; Parma, Italy) ongoing series of public consultations on health claims guidance, the agency has announced that it will hold a meeting on scientific requirements for gut health and immune function health claims on December 2, 2010, in Amsterdam.
Bayer HealthCare Pairs Prebiotics, Probiotics for Digestive Health
July 2nd 2010Bayer Consumer Care, a division of Bayer HealthCare LLC), is calling its new Phillips...-brand Colon Health Probiotic + Fiber a 'two-in-one' supplement that combines three probiotic strains and inulin prebiotic fiber to maintain the digestive system...s 'natural balance' and help defend against digestive disturbances, including against occasional diarrhea, constipation, gas, and bloating.
Fiber Absent from Typical American Diet, Says Mintel
July 2nd 2010While 30% of consumers say they make it a point to eat naturally fiber-rich foods, studies show that most Americans are failing to meet their recommended daily fiber intake, said market researcher Mintel International, according to a recent survey taken. Mintel said that the lack of fiber in the American diet may be attributed to a negative taste perception of fiber. In the survey, 27% of respondents indicated their belief that food with added fiber usually has an 'unpleasant' taste.
Enzymes to Chase a "Food Coma" Away
June 10th 2010Find yourself suffering from a “food coma” after consuming a big meal? Enzyme specialist National Enzyme Co. (Forsyth, MO) may have a solution. At this weekend’s Natural MarketPlace trade show in Las Vegas, the company will debut ZIP eX2-a new “three-tiered” supplement solution that combines enzymes, herbs, and vitamins to help consumers both increase nutrient absorption and fight the feelings of fatigue that can come from “energy-zapping digestive stress.”
How Enzymes Can Help: A Look at Dairy and Gluten Foods
June 10th 2010Some individuals have rather specific digestive issues. For example, some populations have difficulty digesting dairy products. In the United States, nearly 10% of the population is considered lactose intolerant. Some populations have even higher incidence of intolerance, such as Native Americans, with rates as high as 80% in adults.
BENEO-Orafti Will Reveal Findings at Health Ingredients Europe
October 6th 2008BENEO-Orafti (Morris Plains, NJ), a producer of inulin and oligofructose, will be exhibiting new findings on continuing research on consumer conscience in health and wellness at this year’s Health Ingredients Europe (HIE) show in France. Preliminary results will be announced from research conducted in the US and UK with other European findings being revealed at a later date.
