Raisio sees sunny future for green labelling
Finnish ingredients supplier and Benecol brand owner, Raisio, has diversified its green labelling scheme to incorporate its Elovena snack drink, Sunny.
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Consumers recognize Cognis heart ingredient, finds survey
Cognis says consumer awareness of its branded plant sterol ingredient has increased in the past year on the back of the launch of several high-profile products containing the heart healthy ingredient.
Vitamins may help coeliac disease management: Study
Daily supplements of B vitamins may improve the overall health of people with coeliac disease by reducing levels of an amino acid linked to heart disease, says a new Dutch study.
Low maternal B12 levels may increase risk of defects in babies
Women with low blood levels of vitamin B12 are at increased risk of having a child with neural tube defects, according to the findings of a new study.
Kids count in growing Hispanic sector
Children’s opinions are much more likely to be considered in food purchasing decisions amongst America’s growing Hispanic population, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.
The need to build weight claim science
The Kerry Group’s director of sciences, clinical trials and statistics, Wim Calame, discusses the state-of-play in weight management science and health claims with Shane Starling at the 2009 satiety and weight management conference in Amsterdam.
GAO supplements report generates mixed response
Consumer activists claim a GAO report on the oversight of dietary supplements confirms that regulatory loopholes plague the industry, while trade bodies say the report makes unrealistic recommendations to improve regulation of the products.