Driven by demand for functional foods and beverages, the global nutraceutical ingredients sector is predicted to increase 7.2% annually to $23.7 billion in 2015, according to a new report from MarketResearch.com. Hot growth areas include products addressing adult and ...More
An optimized rice bran, from BENEO, offers food producers a high-quality, shelf-stable product that encompasses a wide range of nutritional and functional benefits. ...More
Quenching the Thirst for Wellness Beverages: An increasing number of consumers are turning to wellness beverages fortified with vitamins, minerals, macronutrients and efficacious botanicals. Nutrition and Heart Health: Numerous studies linking heart health and nutrition ...More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reopened its comment period for the proposed rule to amend regulations regarding phytosterols and risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) health claims and labeling. ...More
Individuals with high cholesterol who consume a diet high in plant sterols, soy protein, fiber and nuts reduced their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels by 13% over the course of six months compared to individuals who followed a low-saturated fat diet, ...More
Consuming a diet rich in almonds helps reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and increase cardiovascular health, according to a study published in the journal Nutrition Review. ...More