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The World Health Organisation's influential report on diet and chronic disease, issued in draft form earlier this year, has reached the next stage of a process that aims to see the recommendations implemented by the international community.
Growing concerns over obesity and wellbeing in an increasingly health conscious society are set to dramatically impact innovation in the ingredients, cosmeceutical and even fast food industries, predicts market research firm Mintel.
French polyphenols specialist La Gardonnenque has launched a standardised blend of red grape anthocyanins, designed to offer the benefits of anthocyanins alongside optimum antioxidant activity.
The pine bark extract Pycnogenol could combat each of the important cardiovascular risk factors simultaneously, concludes the author of a new review examining evidence on the supplement.
UK-based Overseal Foods has extended its carotenes range to include highly concentrated natural carotene emulsions, allowing manufacturers to capitalise on the increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients.
Consuming low to moderate amounts of alcohol may be linked to decreased brain size in middle-aged adults, reports a new study, which also refutes previous findings that alcohol could lower stroke risk.
The low carb trend continues to make an impact on food and drink innovation, with functional food makers also choosing to reassess the carb count of their products.
Children who frequently consume cereal are less likely to be overweight, according to the findings of a new study published in today's Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Children who frequently consume cereal are less likely to be overweight, according to the findings of a new study published in today's Journal of the American Dietetic Association.