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New logo enables Dutch to choose consciously

By  staff reporter

Dutch consumers will have an easier time choosing healthy foods this week, thanks to a new initiative that allows products conforming to certain nutritional standards to bear a special logo on their packaging.

Baby formula boom boosts Martek sales

By  Clarisse Douaud

Increased international sales from a thriving infant formula market drove up Martek's net income by almost 85 percent in Q2, and new deals point to positive results for the remainder of the year.

Women on the pill could benefit from Q10, vit E

By  Stephen Daniells

Women taking oral contraceptives have lower levels of the antioxidants coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E, and could possibly benefit from supplements, suggests a new study.

'Battle begins' over EU vitamin and mineral levels

By  Jess Halliday

Europe is gearing up to do battle over maximum levels of vitamins and minerals in foods and supplements, according to an industry lobbyist following the European Commission's publication of a discussion document detailing key issues.

CRN seeks botanicals expert for in-house scientific team

By  Jess Halliday

The Council for Responsible Nutrition is seeking to expand its team of scientific experts with the appointment of an in-house botanicals expert to build awareness of research in the field and represent the organisation before government and regulatory...

Chilled, cut fruit keep nutrients as well as fresh

By  Stephen Daniells

Minimal processing of fruit - cutting, packaging and chilling - does not affect the nutritional content even after nine days, says an international study that could promote healthy eating on a limited time-scale.