Manufacturers should help parents make healthy choices
Food manufacturers need to work with retailers to make it easier for parents to choose more nutritious food and tackle childhood obesity, according to a new study.
Archives for September 30, 2008
Martek responds to rejected omega-3 health claim
Martek Biosciences Corporation is disappointed but not devastated by the European Food Safety Authority’s rejection of its article 14 DHA/ARA infant nutrition health claim.
France set to liberate herbal products
France has taken a step to liberalise its highly restrictive herbal regulations by issuing two national decrees that should allow for greater access to botanical supplements.
More transparency needed for AERs, says industry
The dietary supplements industry is calling for a freer flow of information linked to the adverse event reporting system, in order to be better prepared to address failures.
Probiotics may reduce eczema in young children: Study
Daily supplements of a probiotic strain of Lactobacillus rhamnosus may reduce the incidence of childhood eczema by about 50 per cent, according to a new study.
New system aims to boost ‘Made in China’ brand
A new online traceability system for Chinese ingredients and products will provide quick and accurate information for food companies, consumers and regulators, claims it developers.
New ingredients round-up: September
With the end of summer, the new ingredients pipeline swung back into action last month. Innovations seeing the light of day included a pate of innovating flavours, convenient cheese cultures, and cost-saving enzymes.
Science expands caseinates' potential for gluten-free foods
A calcium-fortified caseinate ingredient may lead to a single ingredient for gluten replacement, according to preliminary findings from Australia and Ireland.
USDA updates composition data for isoflavones in food
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated its database of isoflavone compounds in foods, which the agency says provides analytical values for the compounds in almost 550 foods.