NIE 2015 07 08
Calcium, Vitamin K and Bone Health
According to Eric Anderson, senior vice president of global sales and marketing, with New Jersey-based NattoPharma USA Inc., there are two major challenges to overcome in the bone, muscle and joint health category. “The first is the ongoing media coverage of studies showing that excessive calcium supplementation can negatively impact cardiovascular health. These studies are ...
Research Shows for the Elderly, Companion Animals are Sometimes the Best Medicine
Looking for a remedy to brighten the life of an older adult? A dog, a cat or some other cuddly animal companion could be the best medicine, according to researchers at the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, the University of Montana and The Ohio State University. The companionship of an animal brings emotional and physical ...
Mineral Efficient
Increased awareness of their benefits and improved technology is driving the growth of mineral sales. Essential for a variety of bodily functions, minerals are experiencing good and consistent growth, said Max R. Motyka, MS, RPh, consultant to Utah-based Albion (previously director of the human product division for 23 years). He noted the compound annual growth ...
The Pet Food Clean-Up
Keeping prices down and clean labels up is the challenge for natural pet food ingredient suppliers. What’s good for people is good for their pets. That’s sound nutritional advice because the basic biochemistries of humans and of the mammals that are their companion animals are much the same, said Pete Maletto, founder and CEO of ...
Flexible and Strong
A shift in ingredients that address bone, muscle and joint health is underway to meet the interests of a broadening marketplace. No matter what your age, maintaining muscle, joint and bone health is key to staying active and vital throughout life. As for natural products, Barbara Davis, PhD RD, vice president, medical and scientific affairs ...
Consumer Expectations Dictate Natural Sensory Qualities
Sensory quality as perceived by the consumer is the driving force in the development of natural food ingredients or products. Notwithstanding the current key trend issues, such as sugar reduction, consumers expect that the essential sensory quality attributes are maintained in the products. In recent times, consumers are more aware of or are looking for ...
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