Unilever launches healthy eating labelling initiative
Unilever has launched Choices, a front of pack logo programme designed to help consumers identify packaged foods and beverages that offer a healthier choice.
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Europharma launches omega-3 powder Vectomega
Europharma has introduced the ingredient Vectomega - a dry water soluble powder source of omega-3 the company claims has an absorption level 50 times that of fish oils - to the US market.
Obese could benefit from more fiber, from diet and supplements
Dietary fiber may play a key role in obesity, suggest study results that may lead to high fiber products aimed specifically at the obese.
Denomega develops omega-3 strategy with Fjordlaks supply and facility deal
A new fish oil supply relationship between Norwegian sea food company Fjordlaks and Borregaard-owned Denomega Nutritional Oils, which includes the construction of a new refinery, aims to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the burgeoning...
Vitamin Angel calls on industry to help Indonesian quake relief
The Vitamin Angel Alliance is asking the supplements industry to donate multi-vitamins to Indonesian earthquake relief efforts, to help lower the likelihood of infections and diseases that threaten to compound the tragedy.
Guar gum derivative could reduce gut inflammation
Increasing intake of foods with a functional partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG) ingredient could reduce gut inflammation by over 20 per cent, according to a Japanese study with mice.