Functional Healthy Foods

Market trends, technology, ingredients, formulation and processing of healthy foods and beverages and nutraceutical (functional foods) products.


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    Protein Combo Fuels Sports Performance
    03/18/2010 - A published review by Solae’s global director of sports nutrition concluded consuming a blend of protein sources, including soy, whey and casein, provides nutritional and functional advantages in sports nutrition compared to using a single protein source. ...
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    Ocean Spray Expands to Thailand
    03/18/2010 - Ocean Spray Ingredient Technology Group (ITG) extended its partnership with Spectrum Ingredients to develop the market for cranberry ingredients in Thailand. ...
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    Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Unveiled
    03/18/2010 - U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln unveiled the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which provides $4.5 billion in new child nutrition program funding over ten years. ...
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    Book Sheds Light on Organic Farming, Foods
    03/17/2010 - Rodale, Inc. announced the release of “Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe,” a new book that examines why chemical-free farming holds the key to better health for people and for the planet. ...
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    Cloves Ranked Best Antioxidant Spice
    03/17/2010 - Researchers from the Miguel Hernández University identified cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) as the best antioxidant spice because they contain high levels of phenolic compounds in addition to other properties. ...
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    Liquid Dietary Supplement or Beverage?
    03/17/2010 - For the past several years, the beverage market has been booming. In mid-December, FDA issued a draft guidance on factors that distinguish liquid dietary supplements from beverages. Who invited this to the party? ...
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    Stevia for Heart Health, Diabetes
    03/17/2010 - A recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity found stevioside treatment was associated with improved insulin signaling and antioxidant defense in both the adipose tissue and the vascular wall, leading to inhibition of atherosclerotic plaque development and inducing plaque stabilization.    ...
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    Blood Orange Reduces Fat Accumulation
    03/17/2010 - Italian researchers found Moro, a blood orange juice, exhibited an anti-obesity effect on fat accumulation, possibly via its anthocyanin content. ...
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    Global Opportunities for Functional Drinks
    03/16/2010 - Over the past few years, functional drinks has experienced the most dynamic growth out of all the soft drinks categories. Euromonitor International's recently released "Global Functional Drinks Opportunities" report identifies markets and brands for functional drinks that offer the greatest growth opportunities and examines ways to accelerate trends where functional drinks are growing the fastest. ...
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    The Organic Center’s 2010 Predictions
    03/16/2010 - The Organic Center, a leading research institute focused on the science of organic food and farming, revealed today its seven predictions for 2010 regarding food safety, agriculture and nutrition ...
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