Food technologists ‘under attack’, says former IFT chief
Food technology is a profession under attack – and both industry and government need to invest to ensure its future, says former IFT president Dr John Floros.
Archives for June 18, 2009
Antioxidants plus exercise may boost bones in older women
A combination of antioxidant supplements and resistance training may protect against bone loss in postmenopausal women, suggests a new study from Canada.
Europe to get omega-3 food content claim
A draft amendment to the 2006 nutrition and health claims regulation will see omega-3 content claims permitted across the European Union for the first time, possibly by year’s end.
Sabinsa’s ForsLean gains Korean fat reduction claim
A weight loss ingredient manufactured by Sabinsa has received approval in Korea, allowing for products to be sold in that market with a specific fat reduction health claim.
Open innovation speeding health and wellness transition
Opening up the innovation process to outside expertise is increaingly seen as a way to advance and cut costs.
Iodised salt to be mandatory for Australian bakers
Australian bakers have until October 9 to replace all regular salt with iodised salt when making bread products, as the Australian government attempts address an iodine deficiency that has been noticed among sections of the country’s 22 million inhabitants.
Organic spirulina heads mainstream, says Valensa
Valensa International is launching a range of products it hopes will bring a mainstream dietary supplements audience to the niche algae extract.
Cranberry and flax lead herbal supplement sales: Report
Data pooled from a number of market research sources indicates that sales of botanical and herbal dietary supplements have risen slowly but surely over the past year, with top selling products including cranberry and flaxeed.
EpiCor immune ingredient passes bioavailability test
Ingredient firm Embria Health Sciences said independent testing for its EpiCor immune health ingredient has confirmed antioxidant bioavailability and quality standards.