Growing Health-Awareness and Innovation Drives Yogurt Market Growth April 16, 2010: 03:42 AM EST A new report by US-based Global Industry Analysts estimates the world market for yogurt will exceed $67 billion by 2015, driven by rising consumer interest in functional and healthy foods and innovation delivering low-sugar, low-fat, anti-cholesterol and digestion-aiding products. The report, Yoghurt: A Global Strategic Business Report, claims yogurt is an ideal medium to deliver beneficial ingredients and companies are competing hard to differentiate themselves, with growing use of organic and natural ingredients, fruits, probiotics, and supplements such as Omega-3 EPA/DHA. Suppliers are also experimenting with different formats, such as drinkables and frozen yogurts; in the first quarter of 2010 there were a number of new launches by large companies suggesting innovation is set to continue. "Yoghurt's future as a functional food assured", Scientist Live, April 16, 2010, © Setform Limited

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Danone Stops Making Health Claims for Top Yoghurt Brands Activia, Actimel April 15, 2010: 11:39 PM EST Amid growing resistance Danone has stopped using health claims in marketing its Activia and Actimel yoghurt brands and has also withdrawn its request for European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) confirmation of those claims. Danone had been claiming that Activia, a fermented milk product with bifidus, aided the digestive system, and Actimel fermented milk drink enhanced the body's defenses against disease. An analyst said the withdrawal would adversely affect its business because the yoghurt brands represent up to 20 percent of Danone's sales. In February, EFSA said Danone's claim that the "immunofortis" ingredient in its baby foods can strengthen an infant's immune system lacked scientific basis. In 2009, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority upheld four false advertising complaints against Danone, while its US subsidiary paid $35 million to settle a similar lawsuit. "Danone drops yoghurt health claims", AFP Via Yahoo News, April 15, 2010, © AFP

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Danisco Enters Expanded License Deal For Use of Two Fonterra Probiotic Strains April 16, 2010: 03:52 AM EST Danish food production company Danisco has signed another five-year licensing agreement for the use of the two probiotic strains, Howaru Bifido and Rhamnosus, developed by New Zealand dairy producer Fonterra Co-operative Group. The expanded licensing deal now allows Danisco to produce and market the two probiotic strains to customers worldwide for a variety of uses, particularly in food and beverage, and in therapeutic fields that will allow a broadened scope from clinical studies and health claims. Since it started licensing Fonterra-developed probiotics in 2001, Danisco has become a major probiotics player, with products that deliver digestive and immune health benefits and also developing new-end applications. In recent years applications for probiotics have moved beyond dairy to include fast-growing dietary supplements. "Danisco and Fonterra expand probiotic cooperation", Danisco, April 16, 2010, © Danisco A/S Langebrogade 1DK-1001Copenhagen

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“Raw Milk” Movement Gains Adherents, If Not Governmental Support April 15, 2010: 03:09 AM EST Though bucking scientific evidence, medical case history and state and federal laws, the trend toward consuming unpasteurized cow’s milk is slowly gaining adherents in the U.S., thanks to the Internet. So-called “raw milk” advocates believe the untreated product can cure a variety of disorders, including asthma and gastrointestinal problems. But public health officials beg to differ, noting that unpasteurized milk is laden with germs, including dangerous campylobacter bacteria, and is especially hazardous to children. Only ten states have legalized retail sale of unpasteurized milk. The rest have either banned it outright or allow it only on farms via "cow-share" arrangements. Nevertheless, increasingly vocal proponents are stubborn. "I have seen more kids directly harmed by vaccines," says one advocate. "I've never seen anybody whose kids were harmed by raw milk." Elizabeth Weise, "'Raw milk' advocates, health officials step up dispute ", USA TODAY, April 15, 2010, © USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc

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Europe’s Food Industry Pleads For Halt To Piecemeal Adoption Of Health Claims “Regulation” April 15, 2010: 09:25 PM EST More than 350 European food supplement makers, food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers have appealed to the president of the European Commission to stop the European Union’s proposed gradual, batch-by-batch approach to implementing a list of 4,500 functional health claims. A letter to José Manuel Barroso asks for his personal intervention to stop the piecemeal adoption of the list. The letter argues that the batch approach to releasing the “Regulation” distorts market competition, forces unnecessary and costly label changes, and “creates confusion in the market as non-harmonized claims co-exist with harmonized claims with unequal conditions of access to markets across the EU.” The current approach to implementing the rules will devastate the industry, the companies said, because many of the claims are for products that have been “used by consumers for decades.” "European Industry in Mass Appeal to Commission President Over Health Claims Regulation", Food Ingredients First, April 15, 2010, © CNS Media BV

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Hispanic Market A Major Growth Area For Food, Restaurant Companies April 15, 2010: 03:31 AM EST With food and restaurant sales declining among non-Hispanic consumers over the last four years, it’s not surprising that companies are looking to the Hispanic market as a growth engine, according to the marketing company Latinum Network. Sales from non-Hispanics slipped by $17.7 billion (2.4 percent) from 2004 to 2008, but sales from Hispanics soared 18 percent($14.8 billion). The increase is not accounted for just by population growth, either. Hispanics are spending a lot more, and that makes the market the only growth area for key food, beverage and restaurant segments, including crackers (sales up 12 percent among Hispanics) and candy and gum (up 8.2 percent). The trend doesn’t sit well with nutritionists concerned about obesity among Hispanics who, along with blacks, have a significantly higher incidence of obesity than whites. Melanie Warner, "Why Food Companies Are Going Loco Over Hispanic Marketing", BNET, April 15, 2010, © CBS Interactive Inc

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US Specialty Food Sales Grow 2.7% In 2009 April 14, 2010: 09:19 AM EST According to figures from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, US sales of specialty foods and beverages were up 2.7% in 2009 to $63.09 million, with growth accelerating in the final quarter. Specialty items now represent 13.1% all retail food sales. It’s not all good news: not-for-profit NASFT’s annual report, The State of the Specialty Food Industry 2010, said that the recession had affected the industry, with companies cutting back on research and development, as well as marketing. Product launches fell 37% on 2008 and although over half of specialty food producers reported sales growth in 2009, 10 percent reported negative growth of more than 20 percent. Yogurt and kefir were the fastest growing categories, and Mediterranean, Latin and Indian were the fastest emerging cuisines. Traditional supermarkets are still the largest channel for specialty foods, and retailers say that nearly a quarter of the food is produced within 250 miles of the store. "Specialty Food Industry Sales Rose 2.7 percent in 2009", NAFST, April 14, 2010, © NAFST

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Cranberry Powder Prevents Bacterial Adhesion, And Therefore Infections, In Urinary Tract April 14, 2010: 07:22 PM EST Scientists have assumed for some time that drinking cranberry juice containing at least 36 milligrams of the antioxidant and flavonoid known as proanthocyanidin every day seems to prevent urinary tract infections (UTI). But inconsistent test results from nonstandard cranberry powder samples led European and U.S. researchers to search for the optimum level of cranberry antioxidants that prevents UTI. In this study, volunteers in Japan, Hungary, France and Spain who had been exposed to toxic bacterial strains, including E. coli, ingested various dosages of standardized cranberry powders each day. The researchers found that taking 72-milligram capsules of cranberry powder prevented bacteria from sticking to urinary tract tissues. According to the researchers, “Since bacterial adhesion is the primary step in initiation of UTI, consumption of cranberry may offer an additional means to help prevent infections.” Amy B Howell , Henry Botto , et al. , "Dosage effect on uropathogenic Escherichia coli anti-adhesion activity in urine following consumption of cranberry powder standardized for proanthocyanidin content: a multicentric randomized double blind study", BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10:94doi:10.1186/1471-2334-10-94, April 14, 2010, © Howell et al., licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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Whole Foods Revives Expansion Plans For The UK, Sales Rising Again April 13, 2010: 09:49 PM EST US-based natural and organic food vendor Whole Foods Market will expand operations in the UK as domestic business starts to pick up. The company said it is now scouting for areas in London to build new stores. Whole Foods Market opened its flagship store in London’s Kensington High Street in 2007 but had to shelve expansion plans due to the worsening economy in both the UK and US. The company, however, cited improving consumer confidence resulting in a 2.5 percent increase in same store sales in the quarter ending January 17. Whole Foods was one of the fastest-growing US store chains before the recession, with constant double-digit same store sales gains driven by middle class Americans' growing demand for natural foods. Jonathan Birchall in New York, "Wholefoods regains appetite for Britain", Financial Times, April 13, 2010, © The Financial Times Ltd

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UK Organic Industry Eyes Rebound, Readies Major Campaign April 14, 2010: 02:00 AM EST Following a tough year in which organic sales in the UK fell nearly 13% in 2009, organic suppliers are seeing signs of a rebound. The Soil Association, a leading organic certification authority in the UK, claims some supermarket chains are increasing the organic lines they are stocking. The sector is also preparing for a major campaign that aims to convince the British public that organic foods are accessible to everyone and not only for the rich. The industry is seeking EU funding to assist with the campaign and is expecting a decision in around two months. Dean Best, "Organic needs to get on message", just-auto.com, April 14, 2010, © just-auto.com

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Companies Need To Make A Healthy Society A Business Priority April 13, 2010: 08:12 PM EST Businesses should be paying close attention to the fact that health has emerged as a critical socioeconomic and personal issue that rivals concern for the environment. A recent study of 15,000 people in 11 countries found that protecting the public's health was as important as protecting the environment among nearly three-fourths of respondents. Scientific and technological breakthroughs have made it easier to protect and improve the nation’s health, but threats – aging, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, poor management of chronic diseases, bad behavioral choices – continue to reduce the quality of life, endanger economic development and put pressure on the sustainability of the planet. Some companies like General Electric have already begun to make health part of a “holistic strategy” that joins business outcomes with the common good. Nancy Turett, "Health Is The Next Green For Business", Forbes.com, April 13, 2010, © Forbes.com LLC™

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Research Into Coenzyme Q10 Provides Conflicting Evidence Of Health Benefits April 13, 2010: 11:08 PM EST There is a growing body of scientific evidence that supports at least some of the health claims of the antioxidant Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Research, some of it preliminary, has shown that CoQ10 supplements may lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, hypertension and migraine headaches, and could be used to treat heart failure and neurological diseases. CoQ10 appears to help the immune system lessen the heart-damaging effects of anti-cancer drugs, and it may help reduce headaches and treat muscular dystrophy and periodontal disease. But two decades of research into CoQ10’s impact on heart disease have been somewhat inconclusive. Some studies have shown that CoQ10 helps lower blood pressure, while some have found no significant impact on heart failure or angina. And seven clinical trials showed that CoQ10 did not boost athletic performance. "CoQ10 for Cancer, Heart, Headaches", Food Product Design, April 13, 2010, © Virgo Publishing, LLC

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Organic Food Trend Takes Root In UAE, Farm-To-Consumer Stores Emerging April 14, 2010: 02:15 AM EST Organic food has been gaining in popularity in the United Arab Emirates and recently a new innovation appeared with The Naswa Organic Farm that sells its produce through its own store. The farm produces 65 vegetables and herbs that are delivered each morning to the store and the small volumes mean goods are usually sold the same day. Local officials claim that organic standards in the UAE are more exacting than those in Europe and the farm was certified by the Ministry of Environment and Water after it has passed necessary inspection of its soil and produce. Emmanuelle Landais, "UAE farm breaks new ground in marketing fresh produce", Gulf News, April 14, 2010, © Al Nisr Publishing LLC

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Whole Grain Flour From Maize Delivers Flavor, Texture, Healthy Ingredients, Company Says April 14, 2010: 01:51 AM EST Baking companies looking for a cost-effective way to enhance the whole grain and fiber content of low moisture baked goods while preserving taste and texture may want to take a look at Hi-maize from National Starch Food Innovation. The company says the new product derived from maize works especially well in low moisture baking applications such as muffins, waffles, pizza, pasta, biscuits, cakes, cereals, artisanal bread and gluten-free products. The whole grain produces a mild taste and yellow color, according to the company, and delivers the protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals desired by health-conscious consumers. The company says Hi-maize flour contains 25 percent fiber, at least three times that of existing allergen-free whole grain alternatives. Produced through traditional high amylose maize breeding, the flour is available in medium and coarse varieties. "National Starch Lunches Hi-Maize Wholegrain in Europe", Nutrition Horizon, April 14, 2010, © CNS Media BV

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Thailand Considers Strategies For Beefing Up Organic Industry April 12, 2010: 07:57 AM EST The Commerce Ministry of Thailand hopes to tax and other incentives to encourage local entrepreneurs to exploit the global market for organic and natural products. The country says its plan is to expand exports of organically grown and natural products by 15-20 percent over the next year. Organic products currently have a market value in Thailand of US$93 million, with half to two-thirds of that coming from exports. The government is considering tax reductions for organic products and soft loans for organic producers as ways to promote market growth, with the revenue deficit made up by taxes on products not considered environment-friendly, according to a government official. Targeted products include organic rice, asparagus, baby corn, herbs and cotton. Non-food products might include cosmetics such as spa products and soap. Thosathorn Kruthanawat, "Driving organic growth", Bangkok Post, April 12, 2010, © The Post Publishing Public Company Limited

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ConAgra Expands Private Label Bar Capacity With Elan Acquisition April 12, 2010: 10:57 PM EST US packaged foods company ConAgra Foods Inc. has acquired Elan Nutrition, a developer and manufacturer of nutrition food bars in a bid to expand its private label enterprise. ConAgra said in press statement that the acquisition, from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc., will boost its capacity to formulate and make private label bars, which it currently manufactures at its Lakeville, Minnesota facility. The terms of the deal are confidential, but ConAgra disclosed that it intends to retain Elan’s workers. The Associated Press, "ConAgra acquires snack bar maker Elan Nutrition", Forbes.com , April 12, 2010, © The Associated Press

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Market For Low- And No-Sodium Foods, Beverages Surges April 12, 2010: 02:16 AM EST Low-sodium/salt and no sodium/salt foods and beverages have become a key 2010 food trend and a major segment of the food industry, representing $$22 billion, or three percent, of the total market, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts. The main reason for the trend is America’s consciousness of the healthy impact of cutting back on dietary salt (sodium chloride) and sodium and the increased availability of better tasting low-sodium/salt and no-sodium/salt products. The trend has spread beyond traditional niche markets (like over-55 adults) to health-conscious consumers. The movement has also caught the attention of foodservice operators, food manufacturers and retailers, many of whom now offer “low-sodium” shopping aisles. The key swaying factor for consumers? Palatability. The preferred strategy for manufacturers: gradual, rather than sudden, reduction of sodium content. "Low- and No-Sodium Foods and Beverages Emerge as Major Culinary Trend", Marketwire, April 12, 2010, © Marketwire, Incorporated.

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Lack Of Omega-3 Fatty Acid DHA Renders Male Mice Infertile April 12, 2010: 07:42 AM EST U.S. scientists experimenting with genetically altered male mice that could not produce the omega-3 fatty acid DHA were infertile. Omega-3s have been found in recent studies to benefit cardiovascular health, but this is the first study directly linking DHA to male fertility. Without DHA, the mice produced only a few sperm, and these were misshapen (round instead of long) and basically immobile, according to researchers. When they re-introduced DHA into the mouse diets, however, fertility was completely restored. The DHA study involved the creation of a mouse model with certain genes “knocked out” to help understand the physiological role of various fats. The body makes DHA from dietary alpha-linolenic acids, derived mainly from vegetable oils such as soybean and canola. Manuel Roqueta-Rivera, Chad K. Stroud, Wanda M. Haschek, Sandeep J.Akare, Mariangela Segre, Richard S. Brush, Martin-Paul Agbaga, Robert E.Anderson, Rex A. Hess and Manabu T. Nakamura, "Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation fully restores fertility and spermatogenesis in male delta-6 desaturase-null mice", The Journal of Lipid Research, April 12, 2010, © American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Alzheimer’s Study Finds Evidence Supporting Health Benefits Of Mediterranean Diet April 12, 2010: 12:15 AM EST A four-year U.S. study of adults over 65 years old has found that a diet rich in dairy products, red meat, organ meat and butter is strongly correlated with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists studied 2,148 older adults without dementia, and checked them for signs of dementia every year and a half. The diets of the 1,895 people who did not develop Alzheimer's included salad dressing, nuts, fish, tomatoes, poultry, and fruits, as well as cruciferous, dark and green leafy vegetables. They ate very little high-fat dairy products, red meat, organ meat or butter. The healthier diet, which featured higher intakes of nutrients such as omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, and folate, resembles the Mediterranean diet characterized by low intakes of saturated fatty acids and vitamin B12. Yian Gu, PhD; Jeri W. Nieves, PhD; Yaakov Stern, PhD; Jose A. Luchsinger, MD, MPH; Nikolaos Scarmeas, MD, MS, "Food Combination and Alzheimer Disease Risk A Protective Diet ", Archives of Neurology, April 12, 2010, © American Medical Association

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Soil Association Says UK’s Organic Sales Fell 2.9% Last Year April 12, 2010: 08:39 AM EST According to the Organic Market Report 2010, by organic industry group the Soil Association, UK sales of organic food, drink and other items fell 12.9% in 2009 to £1.84 billion, after years of double-digit growth rates, as consumers cut spending on premium-priced products and retailers reduced organic product assortment and shelf space. Supermarkets remain the largest organic channel, with 73.7% of sales. Dairy is still the largest organic food category, with 33% of sales, but category sales fell 6.5%, although organic milk grew 1%. Sales in supermarkets of the other two largest categories, fruit and vegetables and fresh meat, fell 14.8% and 22.7% respectively. Organic bread and bakery sales fell 39.8%. Organic meat sales were also hit, with organic beef down 30% and lamb 10%. Responding to consumer demand and retailer actions, organic chicken producers cut supply by 20%. It’s not all bad news: the Soil Association forecasts 2-5% growth this year and Tesco said sales of organic vegetables were again increasing. The organic industry must address its high-price and elitist image in the face of emerging evidence that there might be little nutritional benefit in organic food compared with non-organic options. Rebecca Smithers, consumer affairs correspondent, "Organic sales slump for first time as recession takes a bite out of market", The Guardian, April 12, 2010, © Guardian News and Media Limited

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High-Glycemic Index Foods Increase Heart Disease Risk For Women April 12, 2010: 08:52 AM EST Eating carbohydrate-packed foods with a high glycemic index (GI) (e.g., bread, breakfast cereals, doughnuts, etc.) magnifies the risk of coronary heart disease among women, but not men, new research from Italy has found. Looking at data from nearly 48,000 adults, the researchers found that women whose diet had the highest glycemic load were more than twice as likely to develop heart disease. The carbohydrates in low GI foods like vegetables take longer to enter the bloodstream. High GI foods, however, affect blood glucose levels quickly, boosting levels of harmful triglycerides and lowering levels of protective HDL or “good” cholesterol. The researchers suggested that further research is needed to first verify that a high glycemic diet is less dangerous for men than for women, and then to discover why. Sabina Sieri, Ph.D., Vittorio Krogh, M.D., MS, et al., "Dietary Glycemic Load and Index and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in a Large Italian Cohort", Archives of Internal Medicine, April 12, 2010, © American Medical Association

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Smaller Kpak Format For Kellogg’s Corn Flakes In India to Expand Reach April 12, 2010: 04:09 AM EST Following a test-market launch in Tamil Nadu, Kellogg’s in India is launching nationally the smaller Kpak package format for its Corn Flakes product, following Kpak launches for its Chocos and Honey Loops. The smaller package enables the brand to hit the Rs 10 price point, making it more affordable for the Tier II and III towns, helping it to secure greater market share. Rural areas aren’t yet on Kellogg’s radar as urban centers still provide large potential. Kellogg’s already has a 70 percent share of the relatively small ready-to-eat cereal category in India, and Corn Flakes are also being positioned as an evening snack to help boost out-of-home demand for the product as competition intensifies, with PepsiCo looking to leverage the Quaker platform in India and introduce other breakfast items from its global portfolio, and private label competitors emerging. At the moment, Kellogg’s sees that competition as beneficial by helping to grow the category in the market. It currently offers only breakfast cereal in India and has as yet no plans to introduce some of its other categories. Seema Sindhu , "Kellogg's goes snacking", Business Standard, April 12, 2010, © Business Standard

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Indian Scientists Create Transgenic Chicken In Major Breakthrough April 12, 2010: 02:03 AM EST A team of Indian scientists has created a transgenic chicken breed that can boost egg production and, they claim, help treat diseases like cancer and AIDS. The Indian transgenic chicken, developed after two years research, uses the gene of jellyfish and spermatozoa of a chicken and is the country’s first accomplishment in genetically-modified poultry, after the development of similar breeds in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and China. Transgenic poultry can produce as much as 300 eggs in 72 weeks, more than double the yield of regular chickens. The senior scientist says the chicken is ready for commercial use but it is not clear if or when it will be available. India still bans the use of GM seeds for food. ARPAN MUKHERJEE , "India Develops Transgenic Chicken", Wall Street Journal, April 12, 2010, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc

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Hispanic Spending Buoys Otherwise Stagnant Food And Beverage Industries April 8, 2010: 12:11 AM EST Hispanics account for more than 50 percent of the real growth in the food, beverage and restaurant sectors between 2005 and 2008, according to market data from Latinum Network. Inflation-adjusted Hispanic spending totaled $52 billion in that period, outpacing $40 billion of new spending by non-Hispanics. Latinum said the main reasons for the spending boost were the increase in the number of U.S. Hispanic households and an increase in consumer spending among U.S. Hispanics. In the $1 trillion food, beverage and restaurant business, new Hispanic spending more than made up for the decline in demand. Latinum also found that Hispanics created more than $9 billion in new value in otherwise dormant or declining categories such as fish and seafood, fresh fruit juice and dairy products between 2005 and 2008 "U.S. Hispanics Propel Real Growth In Food, Beverage And Restaurant Sectors, According To Latinum Network", Latinum Network, April 08, 2010, © Latinum Network

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Yeo Valley Organic Dairy Range Launched In UAE April 7, 2010: 09:03 PM EST Regional organic food maker Alyasra Food Co., (AFC) introduced a range of 100% organic and probiotic yogurt and organic cheese products in the United Arab Emirates. Its Yeo Valley Organic Dairy range is made from 100% organic milk from organic-fed cows in the UK. The launch includes Yeo Valley Low Calorie Yogurt and a line targeted to children, Little Yeo's. Yeo Valley Organic Dairy Range is now available in major supermarkets like Carrefour and Geànt. "Alyasra Foods introduces the new Yeo Valley Organic Dairy range in the UAE", AMEInfo, April 07, 2010, © AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited

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Canada Injects $8.3 M Into Pulse Industry To Boost Productivity, Build Markets April 8, 2010: 08:08 AM EST Pulse Canada, the industry association that represents growers, processors and traders of pulse crops, will receive an investment of up to $8.3 million from the Canadian government for research, innovation and market development. The idea behind the investment, according to Canada’s Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, is to build a more profitable and competitive pulse industry by helping producers improve productivity and access new markets. The government funding will support a $7 million research project involving industry, government and university scientists to develop improvements in productivity and nutrition, and a $1.3 million market development project to build and support new demand for pulses around the world. In 2009, Canada exported more than $2 billion of pulse products to 150 countries, accounting for about 40 percent of the global pulse trade. "Government of Canada Helping to Grow Market Opportunities for Pulses", Agriculture and Agri-Food, Canada, April 08, 2010, © Government of Canada

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DuPont Introduces Fish-Free, Vegetarian Omega-3 Supplement In the US April 8, 2010: 04:51 AM EST Science-based products and services firm DuPont has introduced the first fish-free Omega-3 supplement in the US under the trademark New Harvest, a vegetarian alternative to fish-based Omega-3 fatty acids. New Harvest has high EPA content that is known to help sustain heart health and aid in keeping cholesterol levels healthy. DuPont has tapped market partner Futurebiotics to distribute New Harvest at select GNC stores. The company believes New Harvest will help Americans increase consumption of Omega-3 that is sourced mainly from fatty fish and nutritional supplements. A new survey indicated that just 10% of Americans eat sufficient fish every week while more than 80% do not consume supplements to meet the recommended intake for Omega-3 fatty acids. "DuPont Launches New Vegetarian Source of Omega-3 Nutritional Supplements ", PR Web , April 08, 2010, © Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC

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Nutritional Supplement Boosts Stem Cell Production In Clinical Study April 7, 2010: 07:53 AM EST A clinical study has found that a commercially-available nutritional supplement kindles the production of stem cells essential for tissue repair. Stem-Kine from Aidan Products increases the blood circulation of hematopoietic stem cells that generate all blood cells and endothelial progenitor cells that repair damage to blood vessels, researchers said. A team of researchers from industry and academia tested the supplement in 18 healthy adults between 20 and 72 years. They ingested the supplement twice a day for two weeks. Researchers tested their blood for stem cell activity and found that the supplement was increased the number of stem cells circulating in the blood. Stem-Kine is a mixture of green tea, astralagus, goji berry extracts, “good” bacteria Lactobacillus fermentum, antioxidant ellagic acid, immune enhancer beta 1,3 glucan and vitamin D3. Nina A Mikirova, James A Jackson, Ron Hunninghake, Julian Kenyon, et al., "Nutraceutical augmentation of circulating endothelial progenitor cells and hematopoietic stem cells in human subjects", Journal of Translational Medicine, April 07, 2010, © Journal of Translational Medicine

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Milk Fermented With Probiotics: A New Functional Food Therapy For Gastritis? April 7, 2010: 09:31 AM EST Scientists in Argentina have found in animal experiments that using milk fermented with a probiotic effectively treats aspirin-induced gastritis. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) are commonly used to reduce inflammation and pain associated with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, NSAIDs often cause gastritis in the stomach because they damage mucosal cells. The new research has found that milk fermented with the probiotic Streptococcus thermophilus CRL 1190 eases chronic gastritis by adjusting the immune response and by thickening the gastric mucus gel layer. The researchers concluded: “Fermented milk with S. thermophilus CRL 1190 … could be used in novel functional foods as an alternative natural therapy for chronic gastritis induced by acetylsalicylic acid.” Cecilia Rodríguez, Marta Medici, Fernanda Mozzi and Graciela Font de Valdez, "Therapeutic effect of Streptococcus thermophilus CRL 1190-fermented milk on chronic gastritis", World Journal of Gastroenterology, April 07, 2010, © Baishideng

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Science Makes Headway In Search For Treatment For “Sleep Eating” Disorder April 7, 2010: 03:58 AM EST Sleep eaters, who account for about one percent of adults suffering from sleep disorders, have a tendency to binge on sugary, high-calorie snacks during the night, all while in a sleepy stupor. The harmful consequences of the disorder, according to experts, can include injuries like black eyes from walking into walls, hand cuts from using kitchen knives, and even dental damage from trying to eat frozen food. On a psychological level, sleep eaters often experience depression, frustration and shame, and may also suffer from binge eating and anorexia. Recent research has begun to shed some light on the biochemical underpinnings for sleep eating, however, and has even pinpointed some possible treatments. Among these are topiramate (Topamax), currently used to treat epilepsy, and drugs that boost dopamine levels. RANDI HUTTER EPSTEIN, "Raiding the Refrigerator, but Still Asleep", NY Times, April 07, 2010, © The New York Times Company

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Unilever Takes Tough Stance With Palm Oil Producer, PT Smart April 7, 2010: 01:45 AM EST The world’s largest palm oil buyer Unilever, will only resume purchasing palm oil from PT Smart, a Sinar Mas subsidiary, if the company is cleared after an investigation over allegations of illegal practices, or shows it has taken steps to ensure it is a sustainable provider. According to a Greenpeace report, Sinar Mas, Indonesia’s top producer of palm oil, is responsible for “widespread deforestation and peatland clearance” which contributes to increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the devastation of rain forests. This led Unilever to cancel their $32 million yearly contract with Sinar Mas. Unilever and PT Smart together appointed two independent auditors, Control Union Certification and British Standard institute, to investigate validity of the environmental allegations. Nestlé, another palm oil buyer, has stopped buying from Sinar Mas while Cargill, a large agribusiness company, is threatening to remove the company from their supplier list due to the allegations. Yayat Supriatna , "Unilever to resume buying CPO if Sinar Mas cleared", Reuters, April 07, 2010, © Thomson Reuters

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Study Finds No Link Between MSG Intake And Weight Gain April 7, 2010: 02:29 AM EST A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition suggests monosodium glutamate (MSG) is not associated with significant weight gain. The study looked into a possible link between increased MSG intake and obesity over a five year period, assessing MSG consumption and body weight of 1282 Chinese men and women in 2002 and again in 2007. After controlling for other factors - age, sex, lifestyle factors and energy intake – the study found no link between MSG intake and weight gain. Shi Z, Luscombe-Marsh ND, Wittert GA, Yuan B, Dai Y, Pan X, Taylor AW., "Monosodium glutamate is not associated with obesity or a greater prevalence of weight gain over 5 years: findings from the Jiangsu Nutrition Study of Chinese adults.", British Journal of Nutrition, April 07, 2010, © Cambridge University Press

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UK Ingredient Developer To Introduce Sweet Potato Starch, Enable Cleaner Labels April 6, 2010: 04:39 AM EST UK-based ingredient developer Ulrick & Short and its Brazilian partners are to introduce sweet potato starch, which is more costly than standard potato starch but cheaper than the waxy maize variety. It is also non genetically-modified, a main consideration for European buyers. The product will enable manufacturers to have cleaner labels without the presence of undesirable ingredients listed. It will be the first functional clean-label starch from sweet potato and will have superior smoothness and body suited to higher value products such as soups, sauces, and ready meals. Ulrick & Short, posted 18% growth this year driven by clean-label ingredients, and is again focusing on premium products even as the recession prompted cost-cutting and use of value ingredients. Elaine Watson, "Ulrick & Short scores with sweet potato starch", Food Manufacture, UK, April 06, 2010, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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New EFSA Health Claims Rules Already Having A Major Impact On H&W Food Industry April 7, 2010: 12:05 AM EST A new Euromonitor report finds that the European Food Safety Authority’s new regulatory process for evaluating food label health claims is having a major impact on the health and wellness food and beverage market in the EU as manufacturers hurry to reformulate and resubmit claims before the final deadline. The stakes are high, mainly because regulatory approval opens the door to the potentially $203 billion market. And while the report suggests that the new regulatory process may slow R&D investment, it could help entrenched players by making it prohibitively expensive for start-ups to enter the market. Euromonitor also found that health claims on food labels have shifted away from general functionality and nutritional benefits toward treating specific diseases or disorders. "New Euromonitor Report Discusses Impact of EFSA’s Health Claim Legislation ", Nutraceuticals World, April 07, 2010, © Rodman Publishing

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Strong Sales Of Mini-Cakes And Biscuits Keep Convenience Store Owners Happy April 6, 2010: 04:05 AM EST The whole cakes market may have ground to a halt, thanks to the trend toward smaller households, but the public’s appetite for cake has not diminished. It has simply swung toward bite-size cakes, whose sales at convenience stores have picked up considerably in recent years. Baking companies are now offering various “eat now'” mini-cakes, including a few mixed with brand name candies like M&Ms Chocolate Brownies and Mars Muffins, as well as small-portion cakes that can be packed into lunch boxes. Biscuit sales, too, are growing at convenience stores, even in an era of economic uncertainty and greater consumer concern for health. "People are interested in their health,” says a biscuit maker, “but there'll always be a desire for them to treat themselves.” "Oh, crumbs: biscuits take the cake", Convenience Store, April 06, 2010, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Baking Companies Look To Enhance Product Lines With Fiber, Ancient Grains April 5, 2010: 11:35 PM EST Baking companies have met increased consumer demand for nutritious baked goods by boosting fiber content, cutting calories, and replacing unhealthy fats with healthier ones, like omega-3s. But bakers are also moving in other apparently healthy directions, testing advanced forms of fiber, as well as nontraditional and “ancient” grains in products targeted at consumers who want to (or have to) avoid wheat and gluten, or who simply want to experiment with something new, different and healthy. Two fibers that are growing in popularity among bakers are inulin, a natural starch, and resistant starch, which avoids being digested and thus acts like fiber in the colon. As to ancient grains, bakers are toying with such unfamiliar flours as amaranth, millet, quinoa, sorghum and teff, offered individually and as custom blends. Mark Anthony, "Food Processors Working to Produce Healthier Baked Goods", FoodProcessing.com, April 05, 2010, © Food Processing

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High-Protein Diet Spurs Safer Weight Loss Among “Combative” Athletes April 5, 2010: 09:31 AM EST Athletes who participate in so-called “combative” sports often resort to harmful weight-loss measures to reach weight class goals, including starvation diets, sauna suits, etc. But new US research has found that participants in mixed martial arts, wrestling and boxing can lose weight quickly without jeopardizing their health. The key is eating a high-protein diet customized for a person’s weight class, and eating several meals a day, rather than one meal, which can be hazardous to health. The high-protein diet technique was tested among soldiers and Air Force cadets who trained at Kansas State University in combatives, which combine submission wrestling with elements of kickboxing and mixed martial arts. The protein diet sparked weight loss, did not negatively affect athletic performance and helped increase lean muscle mass. Jen Case & Mark Haub, "High-Protein Diet Can Help Athletes in Sports Like Mixed Martial Arts Meet Weight Class Goals without Endangering Health", News release, Kansas State University, April 05, 2010, via Newswise, © Kansas State University

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Consumer Group Urges FDA To Act On “Slack Fill” April 5, 2010: 05:50 AM EST The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CPSI), a US nutrition and food consumer group, is calling for the Food and Drug Administration to stop food companies selling food packages that contain a large proportion of air, a practice known as “slack fill”. Federal rules already exist to restrict slack fill to situations where air in the package is unavoidable – through settlement or to help protect the contents – but the CPSI believes that manufacturers are using it as a trick to make consumers think they are getting more for their money. The watchdog also argues that slack fill has an environmental cost, unnecessarily taking up space in shipping containers and trucks. "CSPI Calls on FDA, State Attorneys General to Crack Down on “Slack Fill”", Center for Science in the Public Interest, April 05, 2010, © Center for Science in the Public Interest

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Organic Food Market In India Withstands Inflation And Recession April 2, 2010: 10:52 PM EST Organic food in India looks to have managed continuous growth last year despite the economic recession, price inflation and the fact that that it is priced up to 80% higher than regular food products. Organic retailers in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad disclosed a growth of more than 20% while a chain of organic food establishments in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Dehradun did not report any slowdown. Also in Chennai, another organic store continues to serve a hundred customers daily. Organic food accounts for less than 5% of India’s food market and is typically purchased by wealthier consumers that can still afford to pay a premium, largely shielding the market. Swati Anand, "Inflation no worry for organic food", Times of India, April 02, 2010, © Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.

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Anti-Inflammatory Dietary Supplements May Prevent Diseases Caused By Obesity April 1, 2010: 11:28 PM EST Scientists in the Netherlands applying the principles of nutrigenomics have found that a carefully compiled dietary cocktail of anti-inflammatory compounds had a positive impact on inflammation, oxidation, and metabolism, and could prevent diseases associated with being overweight or obese. In a placebo-controlled five-week clinical trial , scientists at a Dutch research organization gave 36 overweight men daily doses of substances known to have some anti-inflammatory effect: resveratrol, green tea extract, vitamin E, vitamin C, fish oil and tomato extract. According to the study, which analyzed gene expression, proteins, and metabolites, the additives reduced the inflammation of fatty tissue, improved vascular wall function and increased degradation of fats in the liver, indicating that a nutrigenomics approach could be effective in thwarting obesity-related disorders and diseases. Gertruud CM Bakker, Marjan J van Erk, Linette Pellis, Suzan Wopereis, Carina M Rubingh, Nicole HP Cnubben, Teake Kooistra, Ben van Ommen and Henk FJ Hendriks , "An antiinflammatory dietary mix modulates inflammation and oxidative and metabolic stress in overweight men: a nutrigenomics approach", Journal of the American Dietetic Association, April 01, 2010, © The American Society for Nutrition

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Digestive Health Tops List Of Key Food, Nutrition, Health Trends Of 2010 April 1, 2010: 07:27 AM EST The biggest trend in food, nutrition and health in 2010, and still a major growth opportunity globally in spite of the recession, is digestive health, as evidenced by notable growth rates of digestive health products, including premium brands, according to industry expert Julian Mellentin. Huge areas of unexploited market potential still exist, Mellentin says, especially for fiber fortified foods, as well as beverages and cereals. Also gathering momentum is the so-called “bones and movement” category: products that address bone and joint health among the growing over-40 population. Other key trends highlighted by Mellentin include: fruits and superfruits, antioxidants, weight management, healthy snacking, and packaging and “premiumisation.” Micro-trends include: protein power, kids’ nutrition, probiotics, omega-3 and the “ultra-niche opportunity” beauty. "10 Key Trends in Food, Nutrition & Health 2010 ", just-food, April 01, 2010, © just-food.com

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In An April 1 Ploy, Lloyd’s Of London Insures Nestlé’s Butterfinger Candy Bar For $1 Million April 1, 2010: 10:29 PM EST In a release dated April 1, Nestlé USA announced it had purchased a $1-million insurance policy for Butterfinger through Lloyd’s of London to ensure the ‘ongoing production’ of the peanut-flavored candy bar and to underline the promise of the brand’s tagline “Nobody’s Gonna Lay A Finger On My Butterfinger!” The tongue in check release said Nestlé USA was aware of consumer desire for Butterfinger and had secured the million-dollar protection. It also established the Butterfinger Bar Insurance program that will issue replacement bars to the first 100,000 consumers who file online a claim that “someone else laid a finger” on their Butterfinger. A coupon will be mailed to those who will redeem their candy bars at Butterfinger.com/BarInsurance. Consumers can also submit their bar theft stories online to win prizes. "$1 MILLION INSURANCE POLICY SECURED FOR BUTTERFINGER® WITH LLOYD’S OF LONDON", PRNewswire US, April 01, 2010, © PR Newswire Association LLC/Nestlé USA

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Simple Test Developed To Detect Hazardous Food Contaminant Melamine April 1, 2010: 09:51 AM EST Melamine – an industrial compound used in plastics and fertilizers and found in 2008 in tainted dairy products from China – sickened thousands of people, especially children, leading to a global recall of Chinese dairy products. High in nitrogen, melamine was added to foods to make them appear higher in protein value during testing. To combat the problem, US researchers have developed a quick, cheap and simple way to detect melamine in milk. The new method uses gold nanoparticles and a dual color and precipitation test that takes less than 15 minutes, according to the researchers. The interaction between the gold nanoparticles and melamine causes a dramatic color change. The researchers hope to develop a simple commercial kit that can be used by anyone, anywhere to detect melamine in food. Fang Wei, Robert Lam, Stacy Cheng, Steven Lu, Dean Ho, and Na Li, "Rapid Detection of Melamine in Whole Milk Mediated by Unmodified Gold Nanoparticles", Applied Physics Letters, April 01, 2010, © American Institute of Physics

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Health Benefits Of Whole Grain Diet Outlined In Australian Report April 1, 2010: 08:07 AM EST A new report from Australian researchers lays out the abundant scientific evidence that whole grains and legumes play a major role in shielding the human body from cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and obesity. Australia does not currently make official recommendations for the consumption of whole grains, though the government has urged that Australians eat a minimum of four servings of grain-based foods a day. The report says research has found that consuming two to four servings of whole grain foods each day could cut the risk of heart disease by 40 percent. In addition, a whole grains-based diet may help reduce blood pressure, lower body mass index and the risk of obesity, and may play a role in preventing periodontal disease and asthma. Go Grains Health and Nutrition and Associate Prof. Peter Williams, Univ. of Wollongong, "The Grains and Legumes Health Report", Go Grains, April 01, 2010, © Go Grains Health & Nutrition Ltd

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Bakers Are Carefully Reformulating Products To Meet Demand For Whole Grains April 1, 2010: 08:19 AM EST Bakers are successfully meeting a major challenge leveled at them by health-conscious consumers: provide fiber-filled whole grain options that are also light and savory. So far the response has been built around substituting – albeit gradually – whole grains for white flour in products. The trend has expanded beyond breads to include whole grain croissants, crackers, bagels and pizza crust that have the appearance, texture and flavor that consumers are used to. The trick so far has been the use of specially processed “white wheat” that packs the range of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, etc., of whole wheat products but not the bitter whole meal taste. The key to successfully formulating whole grain baked goods? Remembering that whole grains absorb more water than white flour, but at a slower rate. Jean Thilmany , "Going whole grain", Baking management, April 01, 2010, © Penton Media, Inc.

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UK Policymakers Take Note: Organic Business Is On The Mend April 1, 2010: 04:21 AM EST According to a report by the UK’s Soil Association, organic business, like all other business, has felt the recession’s negative impact. But there is cause for optimism. Overall, organic sales may have dropped 13 percent, but organic milk and baby food sales defied the trend, posting increases of one percent and 20.8 percent respectively. Organic health and beauty product sales soared by 33 percent to $55 million. Organic farmland increased by nine percent over 2008. Organic sales show a possibility of “modest growth” (two to five percent) this year. But more work needs to be done. In particular, lawmakers need to be reminded of the environmental benefits of organic farming: converting all UK farmland to organic production would have the same environmental impact as taking a million cars off the road. "Organic Market Report 2010", Soil Association, April 01, 2010, © Soil Association

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US EPA Adds BPA To Chemical Concern List, Possible Impact On Food Packaging March 28, 2010: 11:36 PM EST US-based Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will investigate the potential harmful effects of chemical bisphenol A (BPA) on human health and the environment. BPA, widely used in the manufacture of consumer and industrial products, is believed to have adverse effects on animal reproduction and development as well as the endocrine system. The US Food and Drug Administration previously raised concerns about BPA’s potential impacts, adding it would look at ways to cut BPA exposure in food packaging. EPA will investigate BPA’s effect on water supply and on growth, reproduction, and development of aquatic organisms and wildlife. EPA will also include BPA in its chemical concern list. EPA is authorized under the Toxic Substances Control Act to list chemicals that may present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. "EPA to Scrutinize Environmental Impact of Bisphenol A", EPA, March 28, 2010, ©

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Insights From Consumer Research Push Ball Park Hot Dogs To Market Leadership March 28, 2010: 10:37 PM EST It was no accident that Sara Lee’s Ball Park hot dog brand became the market leader in 2009, usurping Oscar Mayer. Top marketers paid close attention to research that uncovered some intriguing insights. For example, moms were the primary buyers of the product, but teenage boys were the ones eating it. So the approach had to be two-pronged: appeal to moms looking for a healthy, fast and convenient hot dog for teenage sons and husbands, and appeal to teens themselves. Sara Lee subsequently allotted 70 percent of ad spending to moms, and the other 30 percent to teenage boys (mainly gaming and online action sports sites). It also took advantage of the existence of consumers passionate enough about deli foods. The company is now an active participant in social media sites. Elaine Wong, "How Sara Lee's Ball Park Brand Became the Top Dog", Brandweek, March 28, 2010, © Brandweek

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UK FSA Recommends Food Firms To Make Sweet Foods Healthier; Smaller Servings March 26, 2010: 06:47 AM EST UK-based Food Standards Agency wants food companies to cut saturated fat and added sugar in popular sweets and make smaller food servings accessible to help improve public health. The agency issued recommendations calling on the UK food industry to modify food ingredients and reduce portion sizes of foods to help deliver real public health benefits. It specially called for reduction of saturated fat levels in some chocolate confectionery (bars with fillings) by at least 10%; in plain sweet and savory biscuits, and plain cakes by at least 10%; and 5% in non-plain biscuits and cakes. It added that soft drinks containing added sugar should be made readily available in single portion sizes of 250ml. The agency said it will soon come out with recommendations on dairy and meat products, pastry and savory snacks. "Agency makes recommendations on reducing saturated fat and added sugar in key sweet foods", Food Standards Agency, March 26, 2010, © Crown

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Food Scientists Making Progress In Quest To Enhance Fiber Content March 25, 2010: 02:06 AM EST With the market for dietary fiber expected to top $495 million by 2011, and growing annually by 14.2 percent thanks to government and nutritionist health recommendations, it’s no wonder many food companies are looking for ways to include or boost fiber in foods and beverages. The challenge for food processors is that available dietary fibers behave differently in food processing, depending on the chemistry of the fiber and the desired end product characteristics. Inulin, the most commonly used fiber today, is easy to work with, lacks noticeable taste or texture, and is extremely fiber-dense. But food formulators eager to hike fiber content face technical problems: how to pack more than five grams of fiber into a single serving? The answer: multi-fiber blends, which can nearly double fiber content while keeping mouthfeel and taste. Kimberly J. Decker, "A New Look at Fiber Fortification", Food Product Design, March 25, 2010, © Virgo Publishing, LLC

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