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Danone: EFSA is damaging reputation of scientific peer review process

The president of Danone Baby Nutrition (DBN) says European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim assessment methodologies are threatening the reputation of the scientific peer-review process and sections of the medical fraternity.

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Selenium may decrease diabetes risk: French study

Increased blood levels of selenium may decrease a man’s risk of abnormal blood sugar metabolism, and maybe protect against diabetes, says a new study from France.

Rising obesity levels should inform future FSA research, review

Research into the factors causing the growing overweight and obesity levels in the UK should inform the bulk of future commissioned research by the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), according to experts reviewing the agency’s nutrition research portfolio.

NASA examines omega-3 for bone health during space flight

Supplements of omega-3 EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) may protect against bone loss during weightlessness, according to a new study from NASA.

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Campylobacter contamination triggers call for leak proof packaging from FoodProductionDaily.com

Irish food safety officials have urged retailers to source poultry in leak-proof packaging after Campylobacter was discovered on the external surface of around one in seven packs.

Frutarom sees signs of recovery in Q4 after difficult year from CosmeticsDesign.com

Flavour and fine ingredients manufacturer Frutarom has reported a drop in sales and profit for 2009 although the fourth quarter shows signs of recovery.

Low-sugar options expand with gel innovations from FoodNavigator.com

Careful control of protein levels in a food gel could allow for lower-sugar foods to be formulated without affecting the sweetness of the food, says new research from The Netherlands.

Rondo extends capability of machine for baguettes from BakeryAndSnacks.com

Baking industry requests for the modification of a croissant machine to also allow for baguette production has further widened the application possibilities of Rondo’s Curl and More equipment, claims the Swiss machinery developer.

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Antioxidants: Supporting the science, getting the health claim

Following the latest negative opinions from ESFA regarding Antioxidant health claims, where do we go from here? The NutraIngredients Antioxidants 2010 Conference will lift the lid on current situation, ongoing challenges, and future opportunities...