Anti-aging water could hit US shelves, says Frutarom
Flavors and fine ingredients company Frutarom is targeting the fast growing beauty from within market with a new anti-aging offering.
Archives for February 18, 2009
Kraft: probiotic cheese is a disappointment
Kraft US has confirmed what many market analysts have been saying for some time – probiotic cheese is not winning over the public.
DSM turns record profit ahead of ‘uncertain’ year
“A year of stark contrasts” as DSM board chairman, Feike Sijbesma called it, has seen DSM turn a near €1bn profit but left the Dutch ingredients giant unable to make a forecast for this year as the economic crisis sets in.
NYT asks if vitamins are really “worth it”
A study published last week that found no link between multivitamin usage and lower risk of some diseases in women has prompted another round of supplement questioning in the consumer media.
Analyst sees sports drinks polarisation in mainstream push
As sports drinks continue to make inroads as a mainstream option for quenching consumers thirst, manufacturers are increasingly facing the challenge of catering for both the committed athlete and the casual shopper.
Probiotics may protect children against infections: Study
Daily supplements of the probiotic bacterial strain Lactobaccilus casei rhamnosus may boost the immune health of children, and prevents many infections, says new research.
Tainted formula passed tests pre export, says manufacturer
Health and safety officials in South Korea said that they found a meningitis causing bacteria in a French baby formula product but the company in question said the product was deemed safe following tests.
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA approves omega-3 kids’ eye health claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has backed a dossier linking infant eye health and DHA consumption.