All news articles for January 2013

The year ahead: 2013 European nutra futures

The year ahead: 2013 European nutra futures

By Shane STARLING

The economic crisis has hit the EU hard, and coupled with a severe health and nutrition claim clamp down, the past years have been challenging for the European nutra industry.

Could white chocolate compounds also benefit heart health?

Could white chocolate compounds also benefit heart health?

The potential heart health benefits of dark chocolate may be only partly linked to the flavanol content, with white chocolate - devoid of such compounds - also offering potential cardiovascular benefits, says a new study. 

Peruvian omega-3 oil wins EU approval

Amazonian omega-3 Inca oil wins EU approval

By Shane Starling

An omega-3 rich oil from the Peruvian Amazon has won EU Novel Foods approval in all foods and food supplements and is being distributed in the European Union by French firm Perles de Gascogne (PdG).

Not gettin’ far with that gastric bezoar? Grab a Coke…

POSITIVE HEALTH NEWS FOR CARBONATES

Not gettin’ far with that gastric bezoar? Grab a Coke…

By Ben BOUCKLEY

Coke drinking is an effective first-line treatment to dissolve ‘gastric bezoars’ or indigestible masses that form in the stomach after foreign material accumulates there, according to a new Greek study.

Probiotic society disputes research bias accusations

Probiotic society disputes research bias accusations

By Shane STARLING

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) has refuted accusations that probiotic researchers under-report negative or neutral results due to corporate interest.

What to expect in 2013 – DairyReporter.com predictions

DAIRYREPORTER.COM 2013 PREDICTIONS

What to expect in 2013 – DairyReporter.com predictions for the year ahead

By Mark Astley

Well…..wasn’t 2012 an eventful year for the dairy industry. Milk prices were up and down, Western dairy processors were forced to look East for growth opportunities, and even Coca-Cola tried to get in on the popularity of value-added dairy. But will these...

Protein co-precipitate advances offer industry benefits

Protein co-precipitate advances offer industry benefits

By Rod Addy

Advances in protein co-precipitation technology offer powerful ways to improve the use of protein rich raw materials, oil seed meals and byproducts, according to a study in Food and Bioproducts Processing.

Belgians form healthy ingredients collective

Belgians form healthy ingredients collective

By Shane Starling

The Belgian ingredient firms including Kitozyme, Cosucra and Galactic that united under one banner in June last year say their quality seal will be ready for use by its 11 members by the time Vitafoods Europe is held in May in Geneva.

Healthy chocolate and the future for commodities

Sweet Outlook 2013: Part Two

Healthy chocolate and the future for commodities

By Oliver Nieburg

Chocolate will gain more traction as a health food in the coming year as cocoa grinds shift to Asia and the sugar deregulation debate rages on. ConfectioneryNews.com’s 2013 predictions part two.

Neptune slapped with two more shareholders' rights lawsuits

Neptune slapped with two more shareholders' rights lawsuits

By Hank Schultz

Krill oil producer Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has been slapped with two additional class action shareholders’ rights lawsuits and another two law firms have announced investigations into whether the company has violated securities laws.

Deo Perfume Candy enters Europe

Deo Perfume Candy enters Europe

By Oliver Nieburg

Body fragrance candy has hit stores shelves in Europe after DG Imports reached an exclusive sales and distribution deal with Deo Perfume Candy over the Christmas period.

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