All news articles for July 2009

The fight for a fibre definition

The fight for a fibre definition

By Shane Starling

Tighter definitions will assist, but not resolve, issues surrounding the marketing and understanding of various fibre forms, according to a Tate & Lyle-penned editorial appearing in the June issue of the British Nutrition Foundation Nutrition Bulletin.

EU safe vitamin and mineral source list finalised, finally

EU safe vitamin and mineral source list finalised, finally

By Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has completed the assessment of more than 500 vitamin and mineral dossiers it began scrutinising in 2005, with few surprises, and little reformulation required of industry as a result.

Managing in China: Part One

Managing in China: Part One

By Jess Halliday

The different language, culture and regulatory set-up may make running an ingredients company in China a daunting proposition for Western executives. But Yossi Gohary, general manager of Solbar Ningbo, says it’s all about cultural compromise.

Omega-3, -6 levels linked to bowel health

Omega-3, -6 levels linked to bowel health

By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid may double the risk of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, says a Pan-European study.

EU health claim rules cast shadow over science kingdom

EU health claim rules cast shadow over science kingdom

By Shane Starling

The 2006 EU nutrition and health claims regulation is putting the brakes on the commissioning of trials to back claims, according to Cédric Bourges-Sevenier, PhD, general manager at French science and regulatory consultancy, Nutraveris.

Arla free to continue lactose-free advertising

Arla free to continue lactose-free advertising

By Shane Starling

Danish dairy, Arla, has had UK advertising for its lactose-free milk backed by the voluntary advertising watchdog, after the ad was challenged for being misleading.

Cranberries offer promise for diabetics: Study

Cranberries offer promise for diabetics: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Sweetened dried cranberries with a reduced sugar and increased fibre content may benefit type-2 diabetics by delivering healthier glycemic and insulin responses, suggests a small study.

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