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The European Commission has introduced new regulations governing the marketing and labelling of olive oil and products containing olive oil in a bid to protect consumers from misleading claims.
Chromax, the chromium picolinate ingredient produced by Nutrition 21 can now be used in functional foods and drinks following the award of GRAS status by an independent panel.
Keeping a tight rein on what we eat could help ward off the risk of oesophageal cancer, one of the most deadly forms of the disease, according to recent research from the Agricultural Research Service arm of the US Department of Agriculture.
Sales of sports and weight loss supplements will continue to grow at a fast pace over the next few years helped by increased investment in packaging, marketing and advertising.
Australian scientists are investigating new ways to mass-produce the active ingredients found in the herbal medicines echinacea, ginseng and gynostemma.
Humanetics of the US has signed a licensing agreement with compatriot iSatori which will see its anti-ageing supplement 7-Keto adapted for use as a weight loss product.
SoyToy is a home soymilk maker which can produce two quarts of milk in just 25 minutes, offering a healthier and cheaper alternative to off-the-shelf brands, its creator claims.