NZ company eyes European markets for venom-spiked honey
A New Zealand company has applied to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) for novel foods approval to market its honeybee venom to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis.
Archives for July 5, 2009
The ‘unstoppable’ weight management trend
With over 300m obese adults worldwide, it is no wonder that the food industry is keen to offer tasty possibilities to consumers looking to lose weight, and keep it off. The trend is now becoming 'unstoppable', say industry executives.
YoCream makes clinically-backed probiotic frozen yogurt
Danisco and YoCream are claiming a US first with the launch of a frozen yoghurt product containing Howaru Dophilus probiotic cultures, which have been clinically researched for digestive health benefits.
Folate linked to lower colorectal cancer risk: Study
Increased intakes of folate from the diet may reduce a woman’s risk of colorectal cancer by about 50 per cent, according to new findings from Korea.
Codex adopts new dietary supplement provisions
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new provisions for food supplements, including recommendations on the substantiation of health claims.
Codex adopts definition of ‘fiber’
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted a new definition of fiber, designed to harmonize the use of the term around the globe.
Melon extract may help against obesity: Study
Daily consumption of an antioxidant-rich melon extract may prevent obesity, according to a study with hamsters fed a high fat diet.
Fruit extract blend promotes heart, diabetes health, says ENI
Californian ingredient firm Ethical Naturals, Inc (ENI) has said its latest fruit blend can be used in supplements or beverages targeting heart heath and diabetes benefits, due to the high source of antioxidants it delivers.
Best Formulations gets GMP certification
Softgel supplier Best Formulations has received GMP certification for its manufacturing plant, following an independent third party audit at its facility.