AAK invests in functional infant oils
AAK has built a new specialty oils plant for providing infant nutrition products with additional health and nutrition benefits in Karlshamn, Sweden.
Archives for September 24, 2008
Dispatches from China: Food Safety
New venture aims to ensure safety of Chinese exports
A new food testing centre in southern China is aiming to smooth the way for Chinese food exports to the US and other markets.
FDA makes health claim notification estimates
The US Food and Drug Administration estimates that it will receive only one nutrient content claim notification and two health claim notifications per year, according to a notice to be published in the Federal Register.
Omega-3 takes the spotlight for September’s science
Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids may decrease the risk of dementia, improve survival in older people, and protect against the damage from pollution.
Dark chocolate linked to lower risk of heart disease
Moderate consumption of dark chocolate can help to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to an Italian study published this week.
Europe's first polydextrose production planned
Tate & Lyle has announced plans to build a new polydextrose line in The Netherlands, which it says will be the first facility for the manufacture of the prebiotic fibre and bulking agent in Europe.
Task force aims to battle ‘restrictive’ supplement rules
International health product advocates have joined forces to fight against new regulations in North America and Europe that they claim “severely restrict” the supplements and natural product industries.