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Herbamed Names Distributor For CoQ10 Product In Western U.S.

August 10, 2010: 09:30 AM EST
Swiss nutraceutical ingredients manufacturer Herbamed Ltd. has named New Products Plus (Salt Lake City, Utah) to introduce and distribute Ultrasome CoQ10 in the Western United States. According to Herbamed, Ultrasome CoQ10 is a liposomal-like formulation of Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) that is known for its cardiovascular health benefits despite very low absorption and bioavailability. Herbamed says its formulation improves the bioavailability of the CoQ10 by combining ubiquinone with a dual-layer of phospholipids to create a small droplet (liposome). In a clinical trial with geriatric patients, Ultrasome showed a three-fold increase in bioavailability, the company said. The study specifically used an elderly population because they have difficulty in absorbing CoQ10. The global market for CoQ10 is expected to reach $1 billion by 2012.
Press Release, Herbamed Ltd, "NPP to Distribute Herbamed's Ultrasome CoQ10 in Western U.S.", NPI Centre, August 10, 2010, © Penton Media Inc
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Whole Foods Beefs Up Its All-Organic Non-Dairy Beverage Offerings

August 10, 2010: 05:06 AM EST
Whole Foods Market has expanded its all-organic, U.S. sourced non-dairy beverage line with the addition of almond milk varieties that include a private label refrigerated version and light soy milk. The company will continue to offer its 365 Organic Everyday Value Soy and Rice Milk in original, vanilla, chocolate and unsweetened varieties, packaged with new graphics. Soy and almond milk options will be sold in both refrigerated and shelf-stable varieties. The calcium- and vitamin-rich 365 Organic Everyday Value non-dairy beverage options contain no lactose, cholesterol, or gluten. They also contain artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives or colors, hydrogenated fats, high fructose corn syrup or genetically engineered ingredients.
"Whole Foods Market Showcases All Organic, USA-Sourced Non-Dairy Beverage Options", WholeFoods, August 10, 2010, © Whole Foods Market IP, L.P.
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Tossed Suggests Salads For Gluten-Sensitive Customers

August 10, 2010: 09:44 AM EST
Salad restaurant company Tossed is offering wheat-free and gluten-free menu suggestions for diners who are gluten sensitive, including those with celiac disease, or who are allergic to wheat. The company, which provides salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches in small restaurants and kiosks, has eleven chef-designed salads without croutons or wonton crisps in its gluten-free lineup, including Caesar (without croutons), apple walnut, summer, Asian chicken, BBQ chicken, Southwest blackened chicken, Greek salad, cayenne shrimp, spinach, garden and Cobb. Gluten-free Signature Salads include tuna salad, Tossed signature salad and Tossed chef salad. According to the company, about one percent of Americans are sensitive to gluten, and many of these suffer from celiac disease, an autoimmune reaction to products containing gluten.
Press Release, Tossed, "Lettuce Help You Be Gluten-Free, Says Tossed", Tossed, August 10, 2010, © Tossed
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Antioxidant-Rich Purple Carrots Could Be The Next Superfood

August 10, 2010: 04:56 AM EST

An Australian preclinical study in rats highlights the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits of purple carrots, the newest superfood containing 28 times the anthocyanins than the familiar orange variety. Rats were fed a high-fat, high-carb diet that imitated the unhealthy Western diet over a 16-week period. The rats gained weight, developed high blood pressure, became glucose intolerant (pre-diabetic) and ended up with damaged livers and hearts. The researchers turned everything around, however, in the final eight weeks of the study by adding purple carrot juice to the diet. The rats returned to good health. The scientists plan human trials for later this year, but an extract of purple carrot juice is already being sold in New Zealand pharmacies.

Press Release, USQ, "Move over spinach: Purple carrots are the new 'supervegetable'", University of Southern Queensland, August 10, 2010, © University of Southern Queensland
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Federal Court Allows Almond Farmers’ Suit Against USDA To Proceed

August 10, 2010: 05:03 AM EST
A federal appeals court has allowed a challenge to a USDA regulation requiring sterilization of almonds by several methods, including use of a carcinogenic chemical, to proceed. The lawsuit was filed by almond farmers who say the sterilization process negates any natural claim made on packaging. The original regulation was implemented to stop salmonella outbreaks in California linked to almonds. The farmers said the rule created deceptive labeling because almonds treated chemically or pasteurized are still labeled “raw.” According to the Alliance for Natural Health, “Consumers who purchase ‘raw’ almonds may well think that those almonds are natural and unprocessed.” An attorney for the farmers said “USDA acted outside of authority granted by Congress when it denied California almond growers a consumer market for raw almonds.”
"Raw and Organic Almonds Lawsuit Scores Its First Major Victory", Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA), August 10, 2010, © Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA)
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Higher Blood Zinc Levels Reduces Risk Of Pneumonia In Nursing Homes

August 10, 2010: 04:45 AM EST
Nursing home residents with normal blood zinc levels were half as likely as those with low zinc concentrations to develop pneumonia, according to a USDA-funded observational study. Unfortunately, a high percentage of residents were found to have low serum (blood) zinc concentrations. An earlier study by the same researchers found that taking a 200 international units (IU) supplement of vitamin E daily for a year lowered the risk of upper respiratory infections by 20 percent. The secondary analysis of data from the same clinical trial showed those with normal zinc status also had fewer new prescriptions for antibiotics, a shorter duration of pneumonia, fewer days of antibiotic use and lower mortality compared to those who had low zinc levels.
Rosalie Marion Bliss, "Adequate Zinc Eases Pneumonia in Elderly", USDA, August 10, 2010, © USDA
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Sunscreen Ingredient Poses No Cancer Threat, Dermatologists Say

August 9, 2010: 11:37 AM EST
An analysis of available in vitro and animal studies by several dermatologists has found no evidence to support a recent warning from the Environmental Health Group that retinyl palmitate, a cosmetic ingredient in sunscreens, poses a risk of cancer. Dr. Steven Q. Wang said no clinical studies have been conducted on the potential of retinyl palmitate or other retinoids to cause cancer. But “observations from decades of clinical practice do not support the notion that retinyl palmitate in sunscreen causes or promotes skin cancer.” Sunscreens crucial for reducing skin cancer risk. Retinyl palmitate is FDA-approved for use in over-the-counter and prescription drugs, and is also used as a food additive. It serves as an antioxidant in sunscreens to mitigate the aging effects of UV exposure.
Steven Q. Wang, Stephen W. Dusza, Henry W. Lim, "Safety of retinyl palmitate in sunscreens: A critical analysis", Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, August 09, 2010, © American Academy of Dermatology
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Underage Male Drinkers Are By Far The Most Likely To Visit Emergency Rooms

August 9, 2010: 04:49 PM EST
Most visits by underage drinkers aged 12 to 20 to hospital emergency rooms involved males, according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The SAMHSA report shows that in 2008 there were 188,981 alcohol-related visits to emergency rooms by adolescents and young adults. These accounted for 32.9 percent of all drug-related emergency department visits by this age group. More than 53 percent of those aged 12 to 17, and 62.1 percent among those aged 18 to 20, were males, the report found. Seventy percent of the trips to emergency rooms involved only alcohol, while 30 percent involved alcohol combined with other drugs, especially marijuana (57 percent). The report notes that 72.3 percent were treated and released to their home.
U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, "Emergency Department Visits Involving Underage Alcohol Use: 2008", The DAWN Report, August 09, 2010, © Drug Abuse Warning Network
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Hunt’s Ketchup Now Contains Sugar Instead Of HFCS

August 5, 2010: 08:44 PM EST
ConAgra Foods has replaced high-fructose corn syrup in its Hunt’s ketchup products with liquid sugar from Imperial Sugar after consumers said they prefer familiar ingredients that can be explained to their families. Calling it “an example of the larger trend toward simpler foods and ingredients,” Hunt’s ketchup now contains only five ingredients: tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, salt and other seasonings, and no artificial ingredients or preservatives. The reformulated product, called Hunt’s 100% Natural Ketchup, arrived on grocery shelves in May and so far consumer feedback has been positive, the company said.
"ConAgra Makes the Switch to Sugar", iscnewsroom, August 05, 2010, © ISC
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Study Finds Betaine Supplementation Boosts Upper Body Strength, Power

August 6, 2010: 04:38 AM EST
A U.S. study has found that consuming the nonessential nutrient betaine in a sports drink twice a day has an “ergogenic” (performance enhancing) effect on the neuromuscular system, boosting upper body strength and power. Twelve healthy, active men in their twenties were given either a placebo or 300 mLA of Gatorade containing 1.25 grams of betaine. They were then put through intense strength/power resistance exercises that included bench, squat, and jump tests. According to the researchers, “the primary effect of the betaine supplement was observed in the upper body, with enhanced bench press force and power production, but no change in the dynamic squat exercise performances.” The study also found evidence that betaine can speed muscle recovery after vigorous exercise.
Elaine C Lee, Carl M Maresh, William J Kraemer, Linda M Yamamoto, Disa L Hatfield, Brooke L Bailey, Lawrence E Armstrong, Jeff S Volek, Brendon P McDermott, Stuart AS Craig, "Ergogenic effects of betaine supplementation on strength and power performance", Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, August 06, 2010, © BioMed Central, Open Access
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Frutarom’s New Black Garlic Extract Is Free Of Compounds Causing Bad Breath

August 6, 2010: 04:42 AM EST
A new black garlic extract from Frutarom offers health benefits comparable to standard black garlic but with less risk of bad breath or offensive body odor. An Asian culinary delicacy, black garlic is getting better known in the West as a nutraceutical and functional food ingredient. The product, known as Black Garlic Extract EFLA451, is made by fermenting fresh garlic bulbs (Allium sativum) and, according to Frutarom, offers similar cardiovascular health benefits. Black garlic contains much less alliin and allicin, which are precursors of substances responsible for the undesirable odorous side-effects of fresh garlic. Because of the known beneficial effects of garlic on cardiovascular health, supplements containing garlic compounds are a major component of the nutraceutical market.
"Black Garlic Ingredient Launched with “More Health, Less Odour”", Food Ingredients News, August 06, 2010, © CNS Media BV
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Study Finds That Too Little Saturated Fat In Diet Increases Risk Of Stroke Deaths

August 4, 2010: 08:53 PM EST
A Japanese study has found that very low intakes of saturated fatty acids actually increase the risk of dying from a stroke, an inverse association that runs counter to current thinking. The research team hypothesized that saturated fat intake is associated with the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in Japanese, whose consumption of saturated fat is low. They studied food-frequency questionnaire data compiled in 1988-90 from more than 58,000 adults (ages 40-79), following the participants for more than 14 years to determine deaths from several types of stroke as well as heart diseases. It was found that saturated fat intake was inversely associated with overall stroke mortality, with especially strong associations for ischemic stroke and the rarer but deadlier intraparenchymal hemorrhage.
Kazumasa Yamagishi, Hiroyasu Iso, Hiroshi Yatsuya, Naohito Tanabe, Chigusa Date, Shogo Kikuchi, Akio Yamamoto, Yutaka Inaba, Akiko Tamakoshi and for the JACC Study Group, "Dietary intake of saturated fatty acids and mortality from cardiovascular disease in Japanese: the Japan Collaborative Cohort Study for Evaluation of Cancer Risk Study", American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 04, 2010, © American Society for Nutrition
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Recession And Health Concerns Impact Food Shoppers’ Decisions

August 4, 2010: 11:16 AM EST
Consumers are not only buying more store brand foods, cutting back on restaurant eating and purchasing fewer pricey foods in response to the recession, they are also considering nutrition and health when shopping, according to new research. Eighty-two percent of those surveyed said calories and fat content were important, and more than half said they were “very important.” Three quarters of respondents cited sugar content and salt content as important. Specific health issues, such as obesity (70%), hypertension (62%) and diabetes (60%), were somewhat less important to shoppers. Other health issues considered important were food allergies (37%) and gluten content (36%). Nearly two-thirds (65%) said they were satisfied that food labels provided sufficient nutritional information.
PLMA, "Store Brands & The Economy: Are Shoppers Ready to Start Spending Again", PLMA Consumer Research Report, August 04, 2010, © PLMA
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Child Nutrition Bill Clears Senate, Awaits House Action

August 5, 2010: 04:30 AM EST
The U.S. Senate has finally approved a $4.5 billion bill – stuck in limbo since committee approval last March – mandating healthier school lunches. A similar bill awaits action in the House after committee approval in July. The bill, a crucial component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity initiative, would set new standards for school foods, including those in vending machines, so that pupils would have nutritious food and snack choices. The legislation also provides for an increase in the number of low-income students who can receive free or reduced-price meals. Although there was some concern among legislators that the bill was too expensive, Pres. Obama assured skeptics that it was paid for. The bill has unparalleled backing from large U.S. food and beverage companies.
MARY CLARE JALONICK, "Senate passes bill to make school lunches healthy", Associated Press, August 05, 2010, © Associated Press
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Scientists Link Consumption Of Full-Fat Dairy Products With Reduced Heart Disease

August 4, 2010: 09:01 AM EST
A 16-year Australian study looking for links between dairy food consumption and health problems found no association with reduced mortality rates, but did find lower rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among people who consumed the most full-fat dairy foods. However, no health associations were found for low-fat dairy, specific foods such as yogurt or milk, or calcium and vitamin D, the researchers said. The study followed 1,529 adult Australians aged 25–78 years at the start for an average of 14 years, gathering dietary information from questionnaires. Of the 177 deaths reported during the study, 61 were due to CVD and 58 were due to cancer. The scientists concluded that “a possible beneficial association between intake of full-fat dairy and cardiovascular mortality” should be studied further.
M Bonthuis, M C B Hughes, T I Ibiebele, A C Green and J C van der Pols, "Dairy consumption and patterns of mortality of Australian adults", European Journal of Clinical Nutrition , August 04, 2010, © Nature Publishing Group
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Three Daily Servings Of Whole Grain Foods Reduce Risk Of Coronary Artery Disease

August 4, 2010: 09:59 AM EST

Eating three portions of whole grain foods a day significantly reduces cardiovascular disease risk in middle-aged people, mainly by lowering blood pressure, a U.K. clinical study has found. Researchers divided 206 healthy middle-aged men and women into two groups: one group ate three servings of whole grain foods a day; the control group ate refined grain foods. After 12 weeks, the researchers measured lipid and inflammatory marker concentrations, insulin sensitivity, and blood pressure. They found that systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure were significantly reduced (by 6 and 3 mm Hg, respectively) in the whole grain foods group compared with the control group. “The observed decrease in systolic blood pressure could decrease the incidence of coronary artery disease and stroke by 15% and 25%, respectively,” the researchers concluded.

Paula Tighe, Garry Duthie, Nicholas Vaughan, Julie Brittenden, William G Simpson, Susan Duthie, William Mutch, Klaus Wahle, Graham Horgan and Frank Thies, "Effect of increased consumption of whole-grain foods on blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk markers in healthy middle-aged persons: a randomized controlled trial", American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 04, 2010
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Cholesterol Levels Of Young Adults Predict Future Heart Problems

August 3, 2010: 09:02 PM EST
A 20-year study by U.S. researchers has found that young adults with even modestly elevated cholesterol levels are more likely to develop coronary artery calcium and atherosclerosis later in life. Cholesterol levels found in the majority of young adults are associated with damage to coronary arteries, which accumulates over time and persists into middle age. The study followed 3,258 men and women aged 18 to 30, finding that individuals exposed to higher levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol or lower levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol were more likely to develop coronary calcium. Even modest rises in LDL – as low as 100 -129 mg/dL – were associated with a significantly higher risk of atherosclerosis. The findings suggest a stronger emphasis on early lifestyle intervention, one researcher said.
RON WINSLOW, "Not So Young at Heart?", The Wall Street Journal, August 03, 2010, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc
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Food Products From Cloned Animals And Their Offspring Are Safe, But Regulated

August 3, 2010: 09:09 PM EST
The U.K.’s Food Standards Agency says eating food products made from healthy clones or their offspring does not pose a food safety risk. But such products are regulated “novel foods” that must be approved before they are sold. Looking into reports that cloned animal offspring are entering the country’s food chain, the agency discovered that meat from one of two bulls born in the U.K. from cloned U.S. cow embryos entered the food chain and was eaten. Meat from the second was prevented from being sold. The agency also found that an offspring of a cloned cow is part of a dairy herd but could not verify that its milk has been marketed. The penalty for failing to comply with novel food regulations is a £5,000 ($7,986) fine.
"Investigation on cloned animals and their offspring", Food Standards Agency, August 03, 2010, © Crown
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Vitamin B Supplements Do Not Reduce Risk Of Second Stroke

August 4, 2010: 11:33 AM EST
Though they are safe and do lower homocysteine levels, vitamin B supplements don’t prevent subsequent strokes, heart attacks, or vascular deaths in stroke patients, a clinical trial has found. Earlier studies have suggested a possible link between higher levels of the blood amino acid homocysteine and a greater risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Vitamin B does in fact lower homocysteine levels. The placebo-controlled trial followed 8,164 recent stroke patients in 20 countries over a median of 3.4 years. The vitamin B group did have lower homocysteine levels, but also about the same risk (15%) of suffering a second stroke or heart attack as the placebo group (17%). “These results do not support the use of B vitamins to prevent recurrent stroke,” the researchers concluded.
The VITATOPS Trial Study Group, "B vitamins in patients with recent transient ischaemic attack or stroke in the VITAmins TO Prevent Stroke", The Lancet Neurology, August 04, 2010, © Medscape, LLC
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Chili Pepper Compound Capsaicin Reduces Hypertension

August 4, 2010: 11:36 AM EST

The active ingredient that gives hot peppers their heat also induces relaxation in blood vessels and reduces hypertension, a new Chinese study has found. The compound capsaicin, one of the more plentiful components of chili peppers, was fed to hypertensive rats for seven months. The compound was found to activate the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) channel in the lining of blood vessels, which increased the production of nitric oxide. The gas molecule is known to protect blood vessels from inflammation and dysfunction. The researchers concluded that “TRPV1 activation through chronic dietary capsaicin may represent a promising intervention of lifestyle in high-risk populations with hypertension and related vascular disorders.”

Dachun Yang, Zhidan Luo, Shuangtao Ma, Wing Tak Wong, Liqun Ma, Jian Zhong, Hongbo He, Zhigang Zhao, Tingbing Cao, Zhencheng Yan, Daoyan Liusend email, William J. Arendshorst, Yu Huang, Martin Tepel, Zhiming Zhusend, "Activation of TRPV1 by Dietary Capsaicin Improves Endothelium-Dependent Vasorelaxation and Prevents Hypertension", Cell Metabolism, August 04, 2010, © Elsevier Inc
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Concerns About Food Safety, Healthy Eating Drive Growth In Farmers Markets

August 3, 2010: 11:23 AM EST
According to new USDA figures, the number of farmers markets in the U.S. rose 16 percent in 2010, driven by concerns over food safety and healthy eating. The total number of farmers markets in the country is 6,132, with certain regions experiencing much greater growth than the national average. The USDA’s database of farmers markets shows a substantial jump in Midwest states such as Missouri (up 77%), Minnesota (61 percent), Idaho and Michigan (both up 60%). About 14 percent of the nation’s farmers markets operate year-round. USDA Secrtary Tom Vilsack said farmers markets “provide great economic, social and health benefits to communities across the country." But some skeptics suggest that the benefits are more likely to accrue to wealthy urbanites who can afford the higher prices farmers often charge.
Jane Black, "Farmers markets up 16 percent", Washington Post, August 03, 2010, © The Washington Post Company
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Study Linking Calcium Intake With Higher Risk Of Heart Attack Is “Absurd”

August 3, 2010: 11:31 AM EST
Recent research findings from New Zealand showing that calcium supplements boost the risk of heart attacks are flawed, according to an Australian expert on calcium metabolism. Prof. Ian Reid’s analysis of 11 studies involving 12,000 people found a link between calcium supplements and a 30 percent higher risk of heart attack, no matter the age groups, sex or supplement type. But Prof. Chris Nordin of the Royal Adelaide Hospital said the findings are misleading and statistically insignificant because they included men and women. Men are more susceptible to heart attacks than women, he said. And postmenopausal women need calcium much more than men. “So it is absurd to publish a study of the effect of calcium on the heart without separating men from women," he said.
Sophie Scott, "Calcium supplement heart attack study 'absurd'", ABC , August 03, 2010, © ABC
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Commercially Available Natural Compound Kills Prostate Cancer Cells In Lab Tests

August 3, 2010: 09:21 AM EST

U.S. researchers who tested a commercial compound containing 33 natural nutrients, medicinal mushrooms, minerals, and herbs on animal prostate cancer cells have found that it stops abnormal cell growth and induces programmed cell death (apoptosis). The compound, known as ProstaCaid, was tested in low concentrations on both hormone sensitive and hormone resistant prostate cancer cell lines at very low concentrations. Herbal extracts in the compound include turmeric root, saw palmetto berry, grape skin, pomegranate, pumpkin seed, pygeum bark, sarsaparilla root, green tea, and Japanese knotweed. Natural polyphenols include quercetin, resveratrol, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and ellagic acid, all shown to have anticancer potential. The researchers will conduct further studies in animals and humans to determine if the product can be used to prevent or treat prostate cancer.

Jun Yan and Aaron E. Katz, "ProstaCaid Induces G2/M Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis in Human and Mouse Androgen-Dependent and-Independent Prostate Cancer Cells", Integrative Cancer Therapies, August 03, 2010, © Sage Publications
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Law Center Urges Changes In USDA Policies To Encourage Fruit/Vegetable Farming

August 3, 2010: 10:49 AM EST
Current USDA policies favoring commodity crop farming discourage farmers who want to produce and market fruits and vegetables and should be changed, according to a report by a law center that provides legal services to family farmers. The USDA, whose programs are based on a commodity crop business model (low prices, high volumes), has for years accumulated data on yield and pricing for crops such as corn and soybeans and has long supported farmers with financial and risk-management programs. But the agency has not collected yield/price data on fruits and vegetables, which are marketed directly to retailers and consumers, rather than to wholesalers. The report recommends creation of a “safety net” of crop insurance and disaster assistance for fruit and vegetable farmers, among other policy changes.
Jill E. Krueger, Karen R. Krub, Lynn A. Hayes, "Planting the Seeds for Public Health: How the Farm Bill Can Help Farmers to Produce and Distribute Healthy Foods", Report, Farmers’ Legal Action Group, Inc., August 03, 2010, via Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, © Farmers’ Legal Action Group, Inc.
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Kellogg Cereal Recalls Uncovers Serious Problem: Lack Of Safety Data On Chemicals

August 2, 2010: 10:43 AM EST
Kellogg Company’s recent recall of 28 million boxes of breakfast cereals because of a strange odor uncovered an alarming problem. Officials at the U.S. FDA admitted they have no scientific data on the health impact of 2-methylnaphthalene, the chemical suspected of causing the odor, though they have been trying unsuccessfully to obtain such data for 16 years. But the agency is apparently also in the dark about 80,000 other chemicals used in everyday products. The root of the problem is the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, which exempted from regulation about 62,000 commercially used chemicals, including 2-methylnaphthalene. And newly developed chemicals do not have to be safety tested. The government asks companies to volunteer health effect information and then determines if more tests should be done.
Lyndsey Layton, "U.S. regulators lack data on health risks of most chemicals", Washington Post , August 02, 2010, © The Washington Post Company
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Obesity, Physical Fitness Impact Periodontal Health

August 2, 2010: 09:16 AM EST
A Japanese study has found that obesity and physical fitness seem to have an impact on periodontal health. Researchers measured body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage as indicators of obesity in 1,160 people aged 20 to 77. Those with the lowest BMI had the least incidences of severe periodontitis, or advanced gum disease. Likewise, after measuring oxygen use during exercise as an indicator of physical fitness, researchers found that those whose oxygen consumption was highest during exercise also were less likely to have severe periodontitis. “This study suggests that obesity and physical fitness may have some interactive effect on periodontal health status,” the researchers concluded.
Yoshihiro Shimazaki, Yuko Egami, Takeshi Matsubara, George Koike, Sumio Akifusa, Sumie Jingu, and Yoshihisa Yamashita, "Relationship Between Obesity and Physical Fitness and Periodontitis", Journal of Periodontology, August 02, 2010, © American Academy of Periodontology
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Though A Small Segment Of Beauty, Baby Care Is Proving To Be A Growth Industry

August 3, 2010: 03:12 AM EST
Despite the economic downturn, the baby care corner of the beauty products market outstripped the $7 billion beauty industry as a whole with seven percent growth in 2009, according to researcher Euromonitor. Global sales were concentrated (41%) in the more affluent countries of North America and Western Europe. Natural and organic products will contribute strongly to category growth in mature markets “as parents continue to trade up to higher-priced ‘free from’ products.” Experiencing the most consistent growth last year was baby sun care, which spiked four percent in North America. Other categories that performed well included natural baby care starter kits and baby hair care and toiletries. Baby skin care products will probably increase the most in value – an expected 23% rise worth $434 million.
Carrie Lennard, Euromonitor International, "Big Potential in Tiny Consumers", GCI Magazine, August 03, 2010, © Allured Business Media
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More Than 60% Of Americans Use Nutrition Information On Food Labels When Shopping

August 2, 2010: 03:15 AM EST
A U.S. study examining the use of nutritional labels on food products and their impact on nutrient intake found that 61.6% of participants said they use the nutrition facts panel, 51.6% used the list of ingredients, 47.2% read the serving size, and 43.8% reviewed health claims at least sometimes when buying food. The study, which looked at data from participants in a national health and nutrition survey, found significant differences between food label users and non-users in mean nutrient intake of total calories, total fat, etc. Food label users reported consuming healthier nutrients. But, “Despite food label use being associated with improved dietary factors, label use alone is not expected to be sufficient in modifying behavior ultimately leading to improved health outcomes,” the researchers concluded.
Nicholas Jay Ollberding, PhDCorresponding Author Informationemail address, Randi L. Wolf, PhD, Isobel Contento, PhD, "Food Label Use and Its Relation to Dietary Intake among US Adults", Journal of the American Dietetic Association, August 02, 2010, © Elsevier INc
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Nestlé Strides Into Clinical Nutrition Market With Acquisition of Vitaflo

August 2, 2010: 10:34 AM EST
With the acquisition of U.K.-based Vitaflo, Nestlé has taken a big step into the mushrooming global market for clinical nutrition products for people with inherited metabolic disorders. According to Nestlé, Vitaflo has annual sales of about $39 million and a growth rate of 30% over the last three years, as improved diagnosis and screening are detecting more cases. In addition, scientific advances demonstrate the benefits of specialized nutrition as an integral part of clinical management. The company’s products are targeted at infants, children and adults with genetic disorders that affect how food is processed by the body, including phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) and homocystinuria (HCU).
"Nestlé to enter fast-growing global market for clinical nutrition products for people with inherited metabolic disorders", Nestle press release, August 02, 2010, © Société des Produits Nestlé S.A
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Western Diet Has Negative Impact On Gut Microbes And Digestive Health

August 2, 2010: 10:31 AM EST
Studying the diets and intestinal bacteria of children in Burkina Faso and Italy, scientists found that diet plays a dominating role than other factors like ethnicity or sanitation in determining gut microbiota. The findings suggest that the developed world’s diet – animal protein, sugar, starch, and fat, little fiber – shifts intestinal microbe composition in a detrimental way and explains why chronic stomach upsets and even obesity are rising among children in the Western world. The Burkina Faso diet comprises mainly cereals, legumes and vegetables which are high in carbohydrates, fiber and non-animal proteins. Gut microbes are thus more beneficial. “Exposure to the large variety of environmental microbes associated with a high-fiber diet could increase the potentially beneficial bacterial genomes, enriching the microbiome,” the researchers noted.
Carlotta De Filippoa, Duccio Cavalieria, Monica Di Paolab, Matteo Ramazzottic, Jean Baptiste Poulletd, Sebastien Massartd, Silvia Collinib, Giuseppe Pieraccinie, and Paolo Lionettib, "Impact of diet in shaping gut microbiota revealed by a comparative study in children from Europe and rural Africa", PNAS, August 02, 2010, © National Academy of Sciences
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Fish Bones Are A Rich, Readily Available Source Of Absorbable Calcium - Study

August 1, 2010: 09:25 AM EST
Fish bones, which are readily available in huge quantities as a by-product of the fish farm industry, are rich in calcium that is easily absorbed in the bodies of young, healthy men, a Norwegian/Danish study has found. Researchers processed bones from Atlantic salmon and cod into powders. Ten young men were then fed meals containing either a commercial calcium supplement or the processed salmon and cod bones. Absorption of the fish bone-derived calcium was then compared with the calcium supplement using a whole-body counter. It was found that calcium from the two types of fish bone was absorbed equally well, and the absorption was not significantly different from the calcium supplement. The researchers concluded that processed fish bones can be conveniently used as a high quality food ingredient or supplement.
Marian K Malde, Susanne Bügel, Mette Kristensen, Ketil Malde, Ingvild E Graff, Jan I Pedersen, "Calcium from salmon and cod bone is well absorbed in young healthy men: a doubleblinded randomised crossover design", Experimental Dermatology, August 01, 2010, © John Wiley & Sons, Inc
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Antioxidant Founds In Berries And Pomegranates Lessens Sun-Damaged Skin

August 1, 2010: 09:21 AM EST

The polyphenol ellagic acid, an antioxidant found mostly in berries and pomegranates, protects the skin from collagen breakdown and thus wrinkling as a result of sun exposure when taken orally or applied topically, a Korean study in mice has found. According to the researchers, when applied to the skin of hairless mice, ellagic acid lessened ultraviolet ray-induced skin roughening and thickening that causes wrinkles. The compound also prevented collagen destruction and skin reddening (inflammation). The researchers concluded that “dietary and pharmacological interventions with berries rich in ellagic acid may be promising treatment strategies interrupting skin wrinkle and inflammation associated with chronic UV exposure leading to photoaging.”

Ji-Young Bae, Jung-Suk Choi, Sang-Wook Kang, Yong-Jin Lee, Jinseu Park and Young-Hee Kang, "Dietary compound ellagic acid alleviates skin wrinkle and inflammation induced by UV-B irradiation", Experimental Dermatology , August 01, 2010, © John Wiley & Sons, Inc
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Survey Finds Widespread Consumer Ignorance On Sodium’s Impact On Health

August 1, 2010: 10:51 AM EST
Consumers who say they want to lead healthier lives rank several approaches higher than cutting sodium intake: eating more fruits, vegetables and fiber, for example, and cutting back on saturated fat and sugar, according to a recent survey. Even people with high blood pressure put other strategies ahead of reducing sodium intake. Why? The survey found widespread ignorance of sodium and health. About 44% had no idea what the daily recommended sodium intake level is. More disturbing: 40% of those with high blood pressure and heart disease did not know the recommended sodium intake for healthy individuals. Though food manufacturers are making efforts to reduce sodium content in products, educating consumers about sodium and health is critically important to reducing sodium in the American diet, the survey said.
Ann Bouchoux, Food Insight, and Kris Sollid, International Food Information Council, "Consumers and Sodium Reduction", Prepared Foods, August 01, 2010
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Pancreatic Cancer Cells Found To Thrive On Fructose

August 1, 2010: 09:06 AM EST
The common sugar fructose, a staple in the Western diet, activates a key cellular pathway that drives pancreatic cancer cell division and helps the cancer grow more quickly, a U.S. study has found. Fructose comes mainly from high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), one of the main caloric sweeteners added to foods and beverages, especially soft drinks. For the study, researchers cultured malignant pancreatic cells in dishes, adding glucose to some and fructose to others. Using mass spectrometry, they tracked the sugars’ use by the cells, finding that metabolism of glucose and fructose was very different. The cancer cells easily used the fructose to generate nucleic acids needed to divide and proliferate. According to the researchers, the “findings have major significance for cancer patients, given dietary refined fructose consumption.”
Haibo Liu, Danshan Huang, David L. McArthur, Laszlo G. Boros, Nicholas Nissen, and Anthony P. Heaney, "Fructose Induces Transketolase Flux to Promote Pancreatic Cancer Growth", Cancer Research, August 01, 2010, © American Association for Cancer Research
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Dried Prunes Snack Before A Meal Reduces Appetite, Lowers Calorie Intake

August 1, 2010: 07:14 AM EST
Eating a snack of dried prunes before consuming a meal provides valuable micronutrients and reduces the appetite enough to lower subsequent food and dessert intake, a study by Greek researchers has found. The study included 45 healthy, normal-weight adults who were fed dried prunes before lunch. A statistical analysis showed the subjects not only consumed fewer calories at their meal, their “feeling of hunger, as well as their desire and motivation to eat,” were measurably lower between the “preload” snack and the meal. The researchers surmised that the feeling of satiety was due mainly to the high fiber content of the prunes. “The addition of dried prunes to a snack seems to promote satiety besides providing valuable nutrients,” the researchers concluded.
Paul Farajiana, Maria Katsagania and Antonis Zampelasa, "Short-term effects of a snack including dried prunes on energy intake and satiety in normal-weight individuals", Eating Behaviors, doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2010.02.004, August 01, 2010, © Elsevier BV
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High-Fat Diet Induces Body Fat Increases That Stay From Generation To Generation

August 1, 2010: 04:34 AM EST
A French study in mice has found that eating a high-fat Western-style diet rich in linoleic acid and low in alpha-linolenic acid tends to increase body fat from generation to generation. In the study, male and female mice were fed a high-fat diet (35% energy as fat), then mated randomly and maintained on the same diet for successive generations. Researchers found that offspring over four generations showed a gradual increase in body fat “due to combined hyperplasia (tissue enlargement) and hypertrophy (cell enlargement) with no change in food intake.” The researchers concluded that, without diet changes over successive generations, “a Western-like fat diet induces a gradual fat mass enhancement, in accordance with the increasing prevalence of obesity observed in humans.”
Florence Massiera, Pascal Barbry, Philippe Guesnet, Aurélie Joly, Serge Luquet, Chimène Moreilhon-Brest, Tala Mohsen-Kanson, Ez-Zoubir Amri and Gérard Ailhaud, "A Western-like fat diet is sufficient to induce a gradual enhancement in fat mass over generations", J. Lipid Research, August 01, 2010, © American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Danone Licenses Probiotics Technology From Probi

July 29, 2010: 08:24 AM EST
Probiotics developer Probi has signed a 10-year agreement giving exclusive rights to Danone affiliates to use Probi’s Lp299v technology in probiotic fruit drinks and fruit juices for gut health outside North America. Danone also agreed to acquire 51% of ProViva AB from Skånemejerier. According to the company, Probi will receive a downpayment from Skånemejerier before the end of the year for rights granted by Probi and possible future milestone payments depending on regulatory approval of health claims. “This is a long term collaboration with Danone which will secure revenues from our existing Swedish franchise and establish a potential for international growth,” Probi said.
Probi, "Probi signs ten year license agreements with Danone", Press Release, Probi, July 29, 2010, © Probi
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Europe’s Food Supplement Manufacturers Challenge “Batch-Wise” Approach To Health Claims

July 29, 2010: 08:35 AM EST
The trade group representing Europe’s food supplement and ingredient makers has formally complained to the European Ombudsman about the batch-wise approach to ruling on product health claims. The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) said the complaint asks the ombudsman to recommend that the European Commission wait for the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to deliver all of its health claim evaluations “before any further steps are taken towards a formal decision about the Community list of permitted Article 13.1 claims” because “the current batch-wise approach is maladministration.” Unless the batch-wise process is abandoned, “legal and valid claims that are essential for the food supplement and food ingredient sectors will be wiped out – without taking any time to seriously consider what we stand to lose.”
Food Ingredients First, "Manufacturers Association Issues Complaint to EU Ombudsman Regarding Claims Regulation", Food Ingredients First, July 29, 2010, © CNS Media BV
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Survey Finds British Shoppers Are Not Clear About What Organic Food Is

July 29, 2010: 07:52 AM EST

A study from www.MyVoucherCodes.co.ukfound that consumers in the UK were unsure about the meaning of “organic food”. Nearly 20 percent of respondents thought it meant “low fat” and another quarter admitted that they didn’t know. 12% thought it meant “expensive”. Only a quarter of respondents said they bought organic food, and over half said it was too expensive. Consumers were also uncertain about their food’s nutritional content: although over 40% said that they regularly checked labels, over 10% said they didn’t know where to find that information.  Mark Pearson of MyVoucherCodes.co.uk said that a significant proportion of British shoppers regard organic items as health food or diet food. He believes supermarkets should do more to get the organic message over to consumers.

MyVoucherCodes, "One in five think ‘organic’ means ‘low fat’", Press Release, MyVoucherCodes, July 29, 2010, via PRLog, © MyVoucherCodes
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New Natural Sweetener Offers Several Advantages To Producers And Consumers

July 29, 2010: 08:57 AM EST
Cookies baked with a novel natural sweetener made from sugar and stevia proved to be a hit at the recent Institute of Food Technologists food expo. The producers of “Steviacane” used their sweetener to bake 1,500 sugar cookies that drew a “strong positive reaction” from the expo attendees. According to Natural Sweet Ventures LLC, which is jointly owned by Imperial Sugar and PureCircle, Steviacane has several advantages: it’s natural, it uses less sugar and is thus lower in calories, and it does not harm the flavor of finished products. The patented process for making Steviacane combines cane sugar and high-purity stevia from the leaves of the stevia plant into an easy-to-use granulated product.
Press Release ISC, "New Sweetener Passes Test at Food Expo", ISC, July 29, 2010, © ISC
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Unilever's GPS-Equipped Detergent Tracks And Rewards Lucky Shoppers In Brazil

July 29, 2010: 04:29 AM EST

Unilever’s new promotion in Brazil, called "Try Something New With Omo”, involves adding a GPS device to 50 of its Omo detergent packages. The device will track buyers of the special boxes to their homes, where they will be given a pocket video camera and invited to a Unilever-sponsored outdoor fun day. The campaign, for a product that can already be found in 80% of homes in the country, aims to get people talking about its new stain-fighting version of Omo. The GPS device activates when the box is removed from the shelf. The website experimentealgonovo.com.br will include a map locating the winners, as well as photos of the winners and videos of the teams pursuing the GPS-implanted boxes. The technology for the promotion costs less than $1 million.

Laurel Wentz , "Is Your Detergent Stalking You?", Advertising Age, July 29, 2010, © Crain Communications
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Unilever Cooperates With Dubai Municipality On Product Testing and Safety

July 29, 2010: 04:26 AM EST

A new agreement between Dubai Municipality and Unilever involves closer cooperation on product safety and testing. The head of the Municipality delegation that visited Unilever’s Safety and Environmental Assurance Centre (SEAC) in England said the visitors were focusing on the impact of products on consumers and the environment, and the discussions extended to product labeling, storage, and misuse of products. The visit should also help the Municipality head off the spread incorrect information about the products. Unilever holds around 30% of the personal care market in the UAE and 45% of its skin care and cleansing sales. 

"Dubai Municipality, Unilever to have closer cooperation on product safety and testing standards", AME Info, July 29, 2010, © AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited
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L'Oreal Joins YouTube Craze, Creates Beauty Channel

July 29, 2010: 03:56 AM EST

L'Oreal Paris has partnered with YouTube to build Destination Beauty, a video channel designed for supporters of the most popular beauty and personal care video bloggers. Part of a year-long marketing campaign co-designed by media agency Universal McCann, the channel will feature L'Oreal-sponsored content from partners, such as makeup experts like Lauren Luke and Kandee Johnson, as well as Seventeen Magazine. Supported by Google through ads on YouTube and the Google Display Network, the video channel is created in response to the explosion in beauty videos online — 15 of the most viewed channels on YouTube, which has recently reached the two-billion-views-daily milepost, are classified under the "Beauty" category. The channel will feature weekly videos of tips on beauty-related topics, and will include products from L'Oreal and its competitors.

Lisa Lacy , "L'Oreal Sponsors Beauty Channel on YouTube", clickz, July 29, 2010, © Incisive Interactive Marketing LLC
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People Turn To Food For Digestive Health, But Vitamins/Supplements For Immunity

July 28, 2010: 10:49 AM EST
A global survey by Ipsos Marketing has found that consumers are at least as interested, and sometimes more interested, in food and beverages promising better digestive health (38%), more energy (37%), weight loss (34%), and healthy blood sugar levels (34%) than in vitamins and supplements that make the same health and wellness claims. More than 21,000 consumers from 23 countries were interviewed for the study, which also found strong consumer interest in food and beverages that provided heart health, cancer prevention and better immunity. But consumers preferred vitamins and supplements for better immunity (41%), increased brain power (41%), bone and joint health (40%), cancer prevention (38%), hormonal balance (37%), and eye health (37%). Consumers looked to beauty and personal care products for skincare benefits, relaxation and stress relief.
Ipsos North America, "Food and Beverages Rival Vitamins and Supplements for Consumer Interest in Products that Improve Digestion, Energy, Weight and Blood Sugar Levels", Ipsos press release, July 28, 2010, © Ipsos North America.
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Venture Capitalists Pour Money Into Chinese E-Commerce

July 28, 2010: 04:35 AM EST

Chinese shoppers are turning away from catalogs and are buying more online, providing a strong growth platform for e-commerce sites in the country backed by venture capital. In the first six months of 2010, six such e-commerce companies raised over $180 million. The sites attracting venture capital include retailers and wholesalers. One of the largest deals involved Beijing-based VANCL Co., a clothing retailer, which received $50 million of financing from a number of backers. The e-commerce trend is supported by the growth in credit card ownership and usage. Online transactions increased more than 100 percent between 2008 and 2009; most were customer-to-customer transactions. The country’s top retailers are just starting to take advantage of the trend: only 3 percent of the top 1000 retailers have launched online.

Jonathan Shieber , "SOMETHING VENTURED: Chinese Consumers Tossing The Catalog", Dow Jones News Service, July 28, 2010, © Dow Jones News Service
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Expert Warns That Recommended Vitamin D Intake Levels Are Too Low

July 28, 2010: 10:11 AM EST
An international expert in vitamin D has proposed global changes in policies regarding the optimal daily intake of vitamin D to make the most of the vitamin's role in reducing the occurrence of many diseases, including childhood rickets, cancer, type 1 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity and muscle weakness. The recommended daily intake of vitamin D in the U.S. is 200 IU for people up to 50 years old and 400 IU for people up to 70 years old. But Anthony Norman of the Univ. of California says those levels are way too low and should be boosted to 2,000 to 4,000 IU for most adults. He and his colleagues warn that if current nutritional guidelines for vitamin D aren’t changed, easily preventable disorders like rickets and osteomalacia will persist.
Anthony W. Norman and Roger Bouillon, " Vitamin D nutritional policy needs a vision for the future", Experimental Biology and Medicine, July 28, 2010, © Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine
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Experts Debate Whether Organic Food Is Better For You

July 27, 2010: 07:17 AM EST
With sales around $14 billion and growth over 20% annually since 1990, organic is the fastest growing segment in the food industry. But while many consumers believe organic good delivers health benefits there are few conclusive studies showing this to be true. Some researchers believe organic and nonorganic foods are equivalent while some studies indicate organic foods show elevated nutritional content. Consumer must navigate confusing labeling categories – ‘100 Percent Organic’, ‘Organic’ and ‘Made With Organic Ingredients’ – and rules that allow products to be labeled ‘organic’ even if they contain up to 30% non-organic ingredients. To diminish the harmful potential of conventionally grown foods experts advise choosing thicker-skinned fruits and vegetables and washing them, as well as sanitizing hands, cutting boards and counters.
Constance Young and Marci A. Landsmann, "Does Organic Offer Nutritional Benefits? Experts discuss nutritional differences between conventional and organic.", Advance for Nurse Practitioners, July 27, 2010, © Merion Publications
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Coca-Cola’s R&D Machine Hopes To Keep Up With Fast-Changing Consumer Tastes

July 25, 2010: 10:33 AM EST
Determined to stay abreast of rapidly changing consumer preferences, Coca-Cola Co. has its R&D machine running at full tilt, not only developing new beverages with exotic flavors, textures and healthy ingredients, but also environmentally-friendly beverage containers using plant-derived plastics. Its Venturing and Emerging Brands (VEB) unit is focusing on six carefully-guarded product categories, any one of which could produce the next billion-dollar brand. The company is also exploring the use of natural sweeteners, colors and preservatives in beverages that will also contain functional ingredients such as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. On the environmental front, its new recyclable bottles are partially made of a material derived from sugar cane. By 2020 the company hopes its bottles will be made 100 percent from plant-based material.
Martinne Geller, "Coca-Cola taps new drink textures, functions", Reuters, July 25, 2010, © Thomson Reuters
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Long-Awaited U.S. Dietary Guidelines For Foods Marketed To Children Remain In Limbo

July 23, 2010: 10:37 AM EST
Efforts by federal regulators to impose stricter nutritional standards for food marketed to children may have ground to a halt due to opposition by the food industry. The industry has been expecting a final version of new dietary guidelines from the USDA, FDA, FTC and CDC this month. The delay worries many nutrition advocates who feel the guidelines might end up stripped of their teeth because of industry pressure. Draft proposals put limits on sugar and fat content in children’s foods, and required healthier content, such as whole grains, low-fat milk, fruits and vegetables. Critics of the proposals called them “extraordinarily restrictive,” arguing that the food industry has already taken steps to make foods targeted at children much healthier.
WILLIAM NEUMAN, "Ad Rules Stall, Keeping Cereal a Cartoon Staple", The New York Times, July 23, 2010, © The New York Times
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EFSA Panel Issues Positive Opinion On Health Claim For Thiamine For Babies

July 22, 2010: 10:23 AM EST
The nutrition advisory panel of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a “scientific opinion” stating that a health claim regarding dietary intake of vitamin B1 (thiamine) and carbohydrate metabolism in children from birth to three years old is valid. The panel acknowledged that thiamine is a well-recognized nutrient that is easily measurable in foods. The applicant for the health claim was IDACE, a European association representing the EU dietetic food industry. It supported its application with various scientific studies. The panel approved the claim that “vitamin B1 plays an important role in the carbohydrate and energy metabolism of food.”
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