Global concern over new EU novel food regs
Proposed revision of the EU regulation on novel foods has aroused concern among several developing countries, according to the WTO.
Archives for April 11, 2006
Innovations at Vitafoods
As industry executives draw up their schedules for the forthcoming Vitafoods show, a number of companies are trailing the innovations they will be unveiling in Geneva.
Insoluble fibre could protect against diabetes, more evidence
A German clinical trial has reported that eating a fibre-enriched bread for only three days improved insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese women by eight per cent, as the evidence for fibre protection against type-2 diabetes continues to grow.
Kyowa Hakko launches cosmeceutical skin care ingredient
The US division of Japanese biotech company Kyowa Hakko has launched a new anti-aging cosmeceutical ingredient, Lumistor L-Hydroxyroline. Said to be a naturally derived amino acid, its benefits include skin moisture retention and the proliferation of...
More support for vitamin K's protection from osteoarthritis
Higher intake of vitamin K, found naturally in cabbage, spinach, cauliflower, and other green leafy vegetables, could reduce the risk of osteoarthritic knee problems by 40 per cent, says new research.
Increased rice bran demand prompts further NutraCea expansion
On the back of increased demand for its stabilized rice bran product, California-based NutraCea has announced it is to double capacity at its Dillon, Montana plant, revising its previously announced decision to increase capacity by 50 percent.
Raisio rises to Russian challenge with Benecol
Raisio is gearing up to launch its Benecol brand of plant-stanol containing foods in Russia - a challenging market where obesity and cardiovascular disease levels are high but awareness of the dangers of high cholesterol is low.
Med schools failing on nutrition teaching
Almost 60 per cent of US medical schools do not meet recommendations for nutrition education for med students, producing physicians - the first port of call for nutrition advice for many consumers - who may have inadequate nutrition knowledge.