An omega-3 powder has received USA FDA GRAS affirmation. Ocean Nutrition Canada’s omega-3 powder fish oil ingredient has a very high nutritional density of omega-3.

The FDA is allowing an increased number of health claims that link dietary components with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing a petition for a health claim suggesting the consumption of soy protein-based foods may reduce the risks of certain types of cancer, including breast, prostate and colon cancer.

O.C. Lugo, an international source for high-quality nutritional and functional ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements, is best known for its extensive line of gelatin products, including kosher fish gelatin.

Enzymotec Ltd.’s carDiabeat line is designed specially to fight the major risks for cardiovascular disorders of diabetes patients.

In Japan, gelatin producer Jellice Co. has developed and introduced a functional food ingredient that is said to increase the body's ability to heal itself.

For consumers who dislike the large size and chemical-like odor of most chondroitin and glucosamine supplement pills (often taken together to improve joint health), Renutra Natural Health Products’ newly reformulated Hydra Joint[tm] Total offers a daily dose of Cargill’s OptaFlex[tm] chondroitin in one tablespoon.

Michael A. Crawford of the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition believes the future mental health, possibly the survival, of the human race may depend on protecting the Earth’s marine environment and resources.

Erie Foods International Inc. and Murray Goulburn Nutritionals have added lactoferrin and GMP to their current line of fresh curd caseinates, caseins, whey protein isolates and milk protein concentrates.

Innovative vendors are setting themselves apart by offering more than just ingredients.