Superfruits

Scientists Unlock Secret of Resveratrol

Scientists have discovered how resveratrol, a naturally occurring chemical found in red wine and other plant products, may impart health benefits, a finding that may one day lead to resveratrol-based medicines, according to a study published in the journal Cell. ...More
February 3, 2012
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Partner Series—Marketing "Naturally Functional" Ingredients in Today's Benefit-Driven Environment

Now more than ever, Americans expect food to deliver taste, convenience, and specific health benefits. Naturally functional foods - or foods with inherent benefits - are now increasingly preferred to traditional fortification or dietary supplements as a source of nutrients. ...More
February 1, 2012
Posted in Webinars
Resveratrol Researcher Accused of Fabricating Data

It is a sad day for resveratrol, as a special review board at the University of Connecticut has determined a researcher falsified data in a number of studies on the grape and red wine ingredient. The board found Dipak K. Das, Ph.D., who directed the university's ...More
January 12, 2012
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Slide Show: Quenching the Thirst for Wellness Beverages

Formulation tips for the top four types of wellness beverages. ...More
December 8, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Nutraceuticals
Introducing 'Super Broccoli'

"Super Broccoli" is a new superfood naturally bred to contain more glucoraphanin than standard varieties. It's just the latest in what will likely be a long line of "supers" to hit the market. ...More
November 17, 2011
Posted in Blog
Formulating All-Natural Beverages

Formulating natural beverages, without the benefit of a federal definition of natural. ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in Articles, Colors, Flavor
Drinking Cherry Juice Improves Sleep Quality, Duration

People who have difficulty sleeping might want to consider drinking a glass of cherry juice at bedtime because it has been found to significantly increase melatonin levels in the body and improve the quality and duration of sleep, according to a new study published in the ...More
November 2, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Superfood Science on the Brain

Ever since that funky, little Amazonian wonderberry, açaí, burst onto the scene, the concept of “supers” has continued to carve itself an ever-widening categorical niche—but science needs to take the lead. ...More
October 26, 2011
Posted in Blog
SupplySide West: Digging Into the Superfruit Market

A SupplySide West workshop looked at the science behind superfruits, emerging contenders for the category, their potential use in the fight against age-related cognitive decline and their market potential. ...More
October 13, 2011
Posted in News
Latin American Sauce Inspirations

Latin American food influences have quickly landed a top spot in the “ethnic trends" category, and the flavorful sauces of South America, the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico have gained popularity among consumers, product developers and chefs. ...More
September 29, 2011
Posted in Articles, Colors, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup