Cantox plans seminar on novel foods and additives
Regulatory consultant Cantox is planning a seminar on key changes to regulations on food ingredients and additives in the EU, including the update on novel foods regulation.
Archives for August 31, 2009
Digestive health products are No.1 functional food, global study
Digestive health is the primary focus of food products marketed around the world for an added health benefit – except in the United States, reveal new market figures.
Danone: Everyday gut problems eased by probiotics
Daily consumption of a probiotic fermented milk product may improve gut health and well-being in women with everyday digestive problems, says a new study from Danone.
New Chinese player enters probiotics market
Fenchem says its entry into the probiotics market is prompted by global growth in demand for probiotic products in North America and Europe.
TSI launches high-dose fenugreek form
Montana-based supplier TSI Health Sciences has launched a high-dose version of its fenugreek extract-based, glucose/insulin management ingredient, Promilin.
Supplement labels must include address, confirms FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration has again updated its guidance for the labeling of dietary supplements, and continues to ‘recommend’ the inclusion of manufacturer contact details for adverse event reporting.
Sugar and strife – not so nice if the price is not right
Sugar politics means high prices are a bitter pill for US and Indian sweet food and beverage makers; while the European industry is sitting pretty on the back of the recent sugar reforms.
Danisco pushes probiotic ice cream
Danisco Bio Actives is upping its commitment to developing probiotic ice cream products globally by developing a kit to assist dessert manufacturers.
DHA daily dose pin-pointed for optimal heart benefits?
A daily 200 mg dose of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is enough for preventing cardiovascular disease in healthy men, says a small study from France.
DSM finds protein partner in UK
DSM Nutritional Products has joined with the UK’s leading online sports retailer to promote its casein-based endurance and recovery ingredient, PeptoPro.