NNFA submits health claims comments to FDA
The wording of health claims - both full and qualified - confuses consumers and discourages marketers from using them, the NNFA has said in comments submitted to the FDA.
Archives for January 18, 2006
IdeaSphere licenses Weil supplements
IdeaSphere has taken the next step in its plan to build up its portfolio of science-based ingredients by obtaining the exclusive worldwide rights to Weil Nutritional Supplements.
Symrise enters functional foods market
Flavour and fragrance company Symrise is planning to offer its first ingredients to the functional foods market later this year following the acquisition of Germany's Kaden Biochemicals.
Report predicts solid edible oil production
A recent commodity report focusing on edible oil and soy production suggests that India's vegetable oil industry is not happy, while global oilseed production could reach new heights.
'Super soy' could help fight against breast cancer
Researchers in America are working on a healthier soybean that contains far higher concentrations of health-protecting compounds than normal soybeans.
Lonza expands peptide capacity through acquisition
Lonza has boosted its capacity to produce peptides through liquid phase technology with the €120 million acquisition of UCB's Bioproducts manufacturing division.
Kellogg to face lawsuit over 'junk food' ads to kids
Cereal giant Kellogg and media conglomerate Viacom are to face a lawsuit because of their marketing of 'junk food' to children, it emerged today.
Well-being fascination drives health foods market
Health and wellness has become a hobby for many consumers and is a major contributing factor in the rapid growth of the functional, organic and health foods markets according to a new report from Euromonitor International.
Chemi intros new concentration of cognitive ingredient
Chemi Nutra is adding to a new phosphatidylserine (PS) ingredient to its SerinAid PS family, SerinAid 70P, which will allow formulators to use higher concentrations in supplement and functional foods.