Lycopene linked to healthier blood vessels
Higher levels of lycopene in the blood are associated with lower stiffness in the arteries, says a new study supporting the heart health benefits of the carotenoid.
Archives for August 12, 2009
Patent reissue won’t affect legal battle, says lutein player
New York-based OmniActive Health Technologies says the reissue of a lutein patent to Kemin Industries in June will not have any bearing on the legal dispute between the two lutein suppliers.
Targeted and talkative: the Benecol success story
UK Benecol licensee, McNeil Nutritionals, says “daily messaging” of its core audience is the key behind its rise to leadership in the UK cholesterol-lowering foods market.
EU tomato extract health claim wording gets user-friendly treatment
UK start-up Provexis is confident the European Commission, in consultation with member states, will issue consumer-friendly wording for its tomato extract blood circulation health claim.
How consumers approach functional foods: Survey
Whole grains, fiber and protein are top of the list for consumers looking to improve their diets by eating more of a specific type of food, according to a new survey of Americans’ approach to functional foods.
Comfort foods vary by age group, says market research
A trend toward ‘comfort foods’ emerged as the global economic climate worsened – but what these foods are varies by age group, says a new report from Packaged Facts and the Center for Culinary Development.
EFSA provides guidance on food enzymes safety evaluation
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a guidance document outlining what information industry needs to provide for the safety of food enzymes to be assessed.