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Microalgal Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Technical Editor David Feder examines what could be “the Alpha of omegas.”
February 18, 2014
More than three decades of research into the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids have gone a long way to establish the myriad benefits of this lipid group
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Forecasting Functional

Architects say “form follows function.” When it comes to building a case for functional foods, researchers say consumer interest is forming a sizeable market.
February 17, 2014
A Global Industry Analysts report estimates the value of the world’s functional foods and beverages market will reach $130 billion by 2015.
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Coconut Water with Antioxidants

KonaRed Corp. will use Natural Products Expo West to debut a new packaging and a Coconut Water variety.
February 17, 2014
KonaRed Corporation, Kalaheo, Hawaii, introduced a new 10.5oz bottle for its line of KonaRed Original and Green Tea wellness drinks made with Hawaiian coffee fruit extract (billed on packaging as “Hawaiian Superfruit”).
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Cereal Aids Digestion

Post Foods says new Great Grains Digestive Blend cereals feature whole grains, natural fiber and active cultures.
February 10, 2014
Post Foods, LLC, Parsippany, N.J., says its new Great Grains Digestive Blend cereal will help Americans maintain healthy digestive systems
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Complete Diet Kit

Nutrisystem introduces Nutrisystem My Way, a program tailored to the individual's metabolism, along with Fast 5 kit, a one-week kick start to help customers lose five pounds in their first week of dieting.
February 3, 2014
Nutrisystem, Inc., Fort Washington, Pa., has introduced Nutrisystem My Way, a program tailored to the individual's metabolism.
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Healthy Rehydration

SOS Hydration expands drink mix line.
January 27, 2014
SOS Hydration Inc., San Francisco, says its namesake product, SOS, is a “new healthy rehydration drink comprising the right balance of electrolytes for optimum hydration.”
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Bioavailability of Antioxidants in Whole Grains

The link between whole grain consumption and the reduction of chronic disease risk is well-documented. Now, whole grains also have been shown to possess a high level of antioxidant activity.
January 24, 2014
The link between whole grain consumption and the reduction of chronic disease risk is well-documented.
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Nutrient Premix Solutions

Nutrient premixes are all-in-one, custom blends that offer food and beverage manufacturers numerous benefits, including ingredient accuracy and consistency, plus decreased labor and inventory costs.
January 23, 2014
With the wide variety of vitamins, minerals, botanicals and nutraceuticals that can be used to fortify foods and beverages, premixed ingredient systems exist to allow manufacturers benefits and savings that require almost no effort to attain.
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Natural Energy Drink

Inno-Bev’s WakeUp earned “Best Functional Drink” honors at the annual Drinktec Beverage and Liquid Food Industry expo.
January 21, 2014
Inno-Bev Ltd.’s WakeUp drink was awarded the “Best Functional Drink” in its category
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