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Frustrated EHPM takes health claims concerns to European Ombudsman

Food supplements trade group EHPM has presented the European Ombudsman with a complaint that the publication of health claim opinions in batches is unfair and adds up to “maladministration”.

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Danone backs probiotic juice with ProViva investment

Global probiotics leader Danone has paid an undisclosed sum to Swedish dairy Skånemejerier for a 51 per cent stake in its probiotic juice brand, ProViva.

Study finds 'no overall benefits' of probiotic strains for eczema

A new study conducted with Danisco probiotics has yielded mixed results over their benefits for eczema in children, although researchers suggest that larger studies could help identify more definitive benefits.

EU project produces low-cost spirulina

A project funded by the EU has resulted in an emerging spirulina industry in Chad, boosting production of the nutrient-rich algae to a commercial scale across the country.

Alcohol may reduce arthritis risk and severity

New research suggests that drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis - the first time such an effect has been observed in humans.

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Danone sells stake in Coca-Cola courted, Chinese juice firm from BeverageDaily.com

Danone has agreed to sell its stake in China Huiyuan Juice Group for significantly less than what Coca-Cola offered before its acquisition bid was blocked last year by Chinese competition authorities.

How brand and labelling impact purchasing decisions from FoodNavigator.com

Branding and labelling have the most impact on consumers’ buying decisions, followed by blind tasting, concludes a study that used wine tasting as a model to determine the relative influence of different cues on purchasing intent.

Special Edition: Plant efficiency

Computer modelled heat recovery could slash processors' energy bills from BakeryAndSnacks.com

In the first part of a special edition on plant efficiency, we look at the results of a recently published Australian project, which found that a combination of computer modelling and dehydrator redesign can cut energy bills in half in dried fruit manufacture.

Adult rats’ sodium appetite linked to early polyunsaturated fat deficiency from FoodNavigator.com

Diets that include too little polyunsaturated fat in early childhood could lead to increased appetite for sodium later in life, suggests a new rat study published in the journal Appetite.

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Provexis' tomato extract supplement use approved by EFSA

UK firm, Provexis, has won approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for use of its Fruitflow technology in dietary supplements...