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Meat and dairy products from cloned pigs and cattle are probably safe for human consumption, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in its scientific opinion on animal cloning released today.
Swiss supplier Lonza has turned in a healthy first half performance with its Life Science Ingredients division that includes L-carnitine, vitamin K and nicotinates performing above expectation.
A new study has found that men who consume an average of half a portion of soy products per day are more likely to have a lower concentration of sperm, particularly if they are overweight or obese.
Finnish dairy and ingredients player Valio has set up a professorship at the University of Helsinki to carry out medical research.
Treatt has expanded its portfolio of natural flavour ingredients with flavours distilled from fresh fruit, aiming to provide tastes that match as closely as possible to the real fruit.
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has said that a food-based approach to receiving adequate fatty acid levels is recommended, but careful supplementation is a feasible alternative if dietary intake falls short.
The Global Probiotics Council (GPC) today announced the awardees of two new research grants, which are designed to develop understanding of the mechanistic processes that promote human health.
A study has found that the combination of a standardized extract of bilberry and French maritime pine bark can reduce the risk of glaucoma – news welcomed by the makers of the ingredients as a breakthrough in nutrition for eye health.