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The fatty acid CLA, currently marketed for weight management, could soon enter the fast-growing segment for immune-boosting supplements, suggests a new human trial carried out for Loders Croklaan Lipid Nutrition.
US water-soluble films company MonoSol has bought the UK division of Aquafilm, giving it access to substantial manufacturing capabilities in Europe and its range of edible films.
US-funded research could prove whether soy isoflavone supplements can help to prevent osteoporosis, the thinning of the bones that leads to increased risk of bone fracture.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to evaluate the impact on foreign firms of its new laws on food imports, designed to protect its food supply from bioterrorism.
More Britons are justifying their drinking habits with the findings that it can be good for their health, finds new research by market analyst Mintel.
The European Commission this week granted approval for several new foods with added phytosterols, set to significantly expand the number of cholesterol-lowering foods available in Europe.