Health & Wellness
Europe: Food manufacturers reformulate products as consumers avoid certain foods, finds report
Food avoidance has become a way of life for tens of millions of consumers in the US, according to Research and Markets’ new report...
Americas: Ageing US population boosts health with functional dairy products
As the US population continues to age, dairy products that meet the nutritional needs of older consumers will become increasingly influential, according to Canadean.
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Asia Pacific: Japan, China lead in demand for vegetable juices, finds report
The Asian region, driven by Japan and China, accounts for 55% of the total vegetable juice market, according to a Canadean report.
This is followed...
Americas: Study finds omega-3s can significantly reduce blood pressure
A study published online shows that the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) are as effective, if not more effective,...
Americas: Cargill introduces stevia-based sweetener ViaTech
Cargill introduces its ViaTech line of stevia-based sweeteners, which is designed to enable food and beverage manufacturers to achieve optimal sweetness and significant sugar...
Europe: Algal sources offer sustainable, alternative supply to omega-3 PUFAS market, says report
Pharmaceutical drugs, by default, have started incorporating higher concentrations of omega-3 and it is anticipated that, over the coming few years, several new companies...
Asia Pacific: Japan sees more functional carbonates in the market, finds Canadean
A new cola flavor of the Mets brand has won the Japanese government approval for its health-enhancing claims, and is helping to shore up...
Asia Pacific: China makes better nutrition a high priority, says Arla Foods Ingredients
Arla Foods Ingredients says China’s reform of governmental institutions in 2013 leaves no doubt that nutrition and health are high on the national agenda.
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Americas: Consumer concerns on GI issues to bring opportunities in the US
With Nexium losing patent protection this year and the return of Rolaids after a three-year hiatus in the US, the gastrointestinal (GI) remedies market...
Europe: Low carbohydrate products double over past five years, finds Mintel
Food and drink product launches with low carbohydrate claims in Europe have doubled (+95%) between 2008 and 2013, according to a research by Mintel.
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