Peanut-gate: Will consumers still trust American food – your views
The salmonella contamination of peanut products has brought American food safety under scrutiny causing some to question the value of the Made In America brand.
Archives for February 20, 2009
Probiotics perfect fit for ‘small people’
Children and infant probiotics products are booming as parents connect with the healthy bacteria’s immune system boosting benefits, according to market researcher, Euromonitor.
Krill omega-3 wins EU Novel Foods approval
Krill specialist, Neptune Technologies & Bioresources, has overcome a significant regulatory hurdle by gaining a hard-to-come-by Novel Foods approval for its proprietary, patented extract of the omega-3 rich, micro-sized marine creature.
Egg proteins may reduce blood pressure: Study
Proteins in boiled and fried eggs may reduce blood pressure and potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, suggests new research from Canada.
Glanbia works weight management market
Irish dairy and ingredients group, Glanbia, will expand its weight management offerings“to address the rising incidence of obesity by creating products that are low fat, healthy and taste good.”
Cinnamon may improve blood sugar levels: Study
Consumption of three grams of cinnamon a day may improve people’s control of blood glucose levels, Scandinavian scientists have reported.
Gen Mills listens to consumers on rBST milk hormone
US food giant General Mills has committed to reformulating its category-leading Yoplait yoghurt brand with rBST-free milk – a move it says was prompted by consumer demand.
Climate change threatens medicinal plants, says ABC
A new review has found that changing weather conditions are threatening the existence of some species of medicinal plants, which could have a knock-on effect on supplies and prices of extracts used in dietary supplements.