New in vitro research conducted at the University of Scranton indicates that PomElla[tm], a pomegranate extract made by Geni Herbs of Noblesville, Ind., displays five times greater antioxidant behavior than either vitamin E or ellagic acid.
The online R&D Center, at the heart of Fortitech Inc.'s newly re-designed website, enables users to conduct research on markets, nutrients, applications and health conditions to hone in on the latest information for developing a healthier consumer product.
Symrise Flavors (Teterboro, N.J.) hired William Antonace as executive vice president of operations and services North America. Also, Symrise GmbH & Co. KG (Holzminden, Germany) acquired the British flavor manufacturer Flavours Direct (Corby, England).
The obesity epidemic is a hot topic in the media. The Ingredient Based Obesity Solutions conference will take place June 8-9, 2005, in Chicago, and will cover the latest research information and technologies available to help food formulators develop products that are nutritious and that aid in alleviating the obesity crisis.
Low-fat diets might be fine for adults, but at least one small study suggests grown-ups using that approach for their families could be depriving young children of vitamins they need.
Pointing to the nation's growing obesity issues and related health problems, the federal government acknowledged that the traditional food pyramid, taught in classrooms across the country, has done little to curb Americans' appetites.