All news articles for January 2014

DSM applies for DHA omega-3 brain health claim

EU health claim submissions

DSM applies for DHA omega-3 brain health claim

By Shane Starling

DSM Nutritional Products (DNP) has applied for an article 14 claim linking omega-3 and brain function under the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR).

ICD said WHO is, “tending towards pulling back from collaboration with major food companies”.

When you say NGO, they say conflict of interest?

By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

The World Health Organisation (WHO) decision to grant NGO status to a malnutrition-battling business alliance raised eyebrows this week, so what do organisations have to do to gain and keep such a status?

BNF: there is a “stark socio-economic gradient” surrounding childhood obesity in the UK

BNF school nutrition report marks "room for improvement"

By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

Although some progression has been made, there remains considerable room for improvement in the diets of British schoolchildren, according to a report from the British Nutrition Foundation.  

Global tea polyphenols market set to hit $368 million by 2020

Special edition: Polyphenols

Global tea polyphenols market set to hit $368 million by 2020

By Hank Schultz

Tea polyphenols are poised to enjoy strong growth over the next decade, with a new market report calling for the global market in the ingredients to hit $368 million by 2020.  That makes sense to observers, who say the popularity of tea, green tea in...

Polyphenols are featuring more on products but claims are limited

Special edition: Polyphenols

Polyphenol use rises 69% in 5 years (but do people get it?)

By Shane Starling

Polyphenol use in functional food and drink marketing has shot up 69% since 2009 even as consumer understanding remains low and approved global health claims extremely limited. But can it continue?

UK herbal medicines body reappoints board

UK herbal medicines body reappoints board

The UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reappointed members to its Herbal Medicines Advisory Committee (HMAC) that advises on matters including the EU Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD).

Polyphenols may slash heart disease risk

Special edition: Polyphenols

Polyphenols may slash heart disease risk

By Stephen DANIELLS

Increased intakes of polyphenols may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by an impressive 46%, according to the results of the international PREDIMED (Prevencion con Dieta Mediterranea) study.

GM omega-3? UK could see GM 'fish oil' trial this year

GM omega-3? UK could see GM 'fish oil' trial this year

By Nathan Gray

Rothamsted Research has submitted an application to the UK government requesting permission to carry out a field trial for genetically modified plants that are rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.

Chia was among the fastest growing ancient grain in the first half of 2013 across Western Europe, according to Innova Market Insights

Bakery top category for ancient grain boom

The use of ancient grains in new products continues to boom in Western Europe, and the top category last year was bakery, according to Innova Market Insights.

Professor Gregor Reid will chair Probiota 2014 in Amsterdam on February 4-5. Expect to be challenged...

“I get personal because they [EFSA] get personal to me"

Fed up: Probiotic research veteran issues global call to action

Veteran probiotic researcher professor Gregor Reid is not a happy man. It’s time the probiotic community fought back against those forces that have for too long denied a perfectly valid body of nutrition science in the form of commercial claims. It’s...

Labelling a priority for AFBA

AFBA calls for food label changes

By Rachel Arthur

The ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance (AFBA) is calling for the same food labelling across all of south east Asia because it is critical to help the industry expand. 

DSM: A “confluence of completely unrelated events” has affected its 2013 results

DSM profits rise in 2013 despite sluggish nutrition performance

By Shane STARLING

Multiple issues in the omega-3 sector, a ‘saturated’ US food supplements market, a widespread consumer move to private label plus a strengthening euro have all impacted Dutch-Swiss ingredient giant DSM’s nutrition division in 2013, but it still delivered...