FDA rejects Nestlé infant formula health claim
The US food regulatory agency last week rejected a proposed health claim submitted by Nestlé, which would have implied that its whey protein infant formulas reduced the risk of food allergy symptoms.
Archives for May 16, 2006
More support for L-Carnitine combo against ageing
A combination of two common dietary supplements, L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid, could reduce oxidative stress associated with ageing and boost energy production, says new research - adding to previous reports.
WHI study not waste of money, says women's health group
Negative reports surrounding a study that was interpreted by many media outlets as questioning the link between calcium and bone health has led to an exercise in damage limitation; women's health experts convened this week to discuss the results, and...
Euro Parliament votes through health claims compromise
European Parliament voted through a compromise to the controversial Health and Nutrition Claims Regulation yesterday, following frantic behind-the-scenes negotiations to reach a compromise and avoid conciliation with the Council.
Health concerns drive emulsifiers market, says report
Rising health concerns and demand for low-fat foods is set to drive demand for food emulsifiers, according to a recent report by market researcher Frost & Sullivan.
More fruit could mean less asthma in adults
People with an antioxidant-rich diet could reduce their risk of developing asthma in adulthood, say Cambridge researchers - adding to a growing body of science on the subject.
Lonza buys Larex's arabinogalactan assets
Swiss biotech company Lonza has announced the latest move to expand its nutritional ingredients portfolio, with the acquisition of the larch arabinogalactan assets of US firm Larex Inc.
Canadian nutraceutical industry to benefit from $15m investment
Canada's AFMNet is supporting the scientific foundations of its functional foods and nutraceuticals industry by committing itself to a three-year, C$15m, research and development investment.