A novel iron fortifier, a ferric pyrophosphate compound called SunActive Fe™, received the NutrAward for Best New Product at this year's Nutracon/Natural Products Expo, as well as Most Innovative Food Ingredient Award at Food Ingredients Europe.

Some attribute the phenomenon of the "French Paradox" to consumption of red wine at least to a certain degree. Although the French consume a diet high in saturated fatty acids, have high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and smoking rates similar to other countries, their incidence of death due to coronary heart disease is relatively low.

With numerous health benefits supported by strong scientific evidence, flax lignans have much to offer manufacturers targeting specific categories of wellness seekers, including consumers in the fast-growing men's health category.

Do you think your product development team is unusually creative?

The speaker agenda for Prepared Foods' 2003 New Products Conference to be held September 14-17th in Palm Beach, Fla., is virtually complete.

Micel™92 has unsurpassed flavor and mouthfeel properties. Due to its very high content of undenatured micellar casein (92% of the protein fraction), it is digested very slowly and ensures a sustained nitrogen release in the bloodstream.

Elevated sales of calcium supplements and fortified foods evidence concerns about osteoporosis, even as isoflavones and essential fatty acids join the battle.

Free of additives, preservatives and all natural, they are developed from the very essence of nature.

Daily dietary requirements for iron vary by individual and are affected by factors such as growth periods for kids and menstrual cycles and pregnancy for women.

The aroma of the pillow shaped fruit gels is reminiscent of cherry gummy candy, but with 1,500mg glucosamine, 200mg MSM, 1,200mg chondroitin and 3,000mg collagen, the supplement's sensory experience, overall, is medicinal.