Fortification to come under EU law
The European Commission yesterday published a proposal for regulation of the addition of vitamins, minerals and other substances to foods, designed to allow free trade of fortified foods in the European community.
Archives for November 12, 2003
Improving standards in probiotics
Mounting scientific evidence for the therapeutic use of probiotics suggests that these products should be incorporated into conventional medical practices, concluded a recent meeting of experts in probiotics.
Infant formula officials under investigation
German infant formula maker Humana remains surrounded by controversy as conflicting reports fail to confirm responsibility for formula contamination, linked to the death of three babies in Israel.
Vitamin C reduces stroke risk, especially in smokers
Dietary intake of the antioxidant vitamin C may be associated with reduced risk for stroke, especially in people who smoke, report Dutch scientists in a new study. Vitamin E also appears to reduce stroke risk in smokers, but not in those who do not smoke.
Novozymes meets low TFA demand
Increasing consumer awareness linking high consumption of trans fatty acids to a rise in the risk of coronary heart disease is driving the market for alternative ingredients.
Earthrise gains GRAS for spirulina
Californian firm Earthrise Nutritionals can begin marketing the dried microalgae spirulina for use in foods, after gaining GRAS status for the ingredient.
Bomba moves into wellness segment with colostrum product
Austrian energy drink maker Bomba energy is to launch a new wellness beverage with added colostrum to boost the immune system, thought to be the first drink containing the functional ingredient.
Polyphenolics gets GRAS for food applications
Canandaigua subsidiary Polyphenolics has expanded the GRAS affirmation for its MegaNatural Gold grape seed extract and MegaNatural Gold pomace extract to include food items, significantly expanding its use in functional foods.
NBTY expansion swells year's sales figures
The new owner of supplement maker Rexall Sundown is already reaping the benefits, with sales at NBTY up by 24 per cent. Other units also posted strong growth, particularly its European retail operations.
Natrol promotes menopause supplement
Sleep is the menopause symptom most women would like to relieve, according to a survey backed by supplement maker Natrol.
EU funding to up acrylamide awareness
European research into the potential carcinogen acrylamide has received a massive injection of cash to boost the biggest international project to date on toxic substances formed when food is heated.