Health Canada to propose heart health claims for food
The Canadian government is preparing proposals to allow the use of health claims on food labels that would highlight the heart health benefits of certain compounds.
Archives for September 13, 2009
Gene study allays folate-prostate cancer fears
Folate levels are not linked with an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to results of a gene study and meta-analysis from the UK.
Carbery finds bodybuilders embracing health
Whey protein supplier Carbery says new bodybuilding supplements should become more than just fuel for muscle growth and offer added nutritional value to consumers.
Danone-backed Yakult expands in India
Distribution of probiotic one-shot drinks is broadening in India, with a major push occurring in cities like Mumbai, as disposable Indian incomes rise, and more people take an interest in health benefits promised by functional foods.
Special Edition: Resveratrol
Science: Resveratrol’s miraculous promise
In the final part of a special series on resveratrol, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the ingredient. Is there nothing it cannot do?
Bisphenol A: Hearts versus minds
Forget GMO and nanotechnology - the biggest food safety issue of our times is bisphenol A (BPA).
Special edition: Market insights
Datamonitor: New horizons for omega-3
Most European consumers identify omega-3 as essentially healthy, but there is a “significant knowledge shortcoming” about specific health benefits, Datamonitor tells NutraIngredients as part of a special series revealing insights from market analysts.
Special edition: Market insights
Datamonitor: How to keep the omega-3 health halo
The US food industry needs to help address a fundamental lack of consumer understanding about omega-3 if the ingredient is to maintain its ‘health halo’, says Datamonitor. In this special series, NutraIngredients canvasses insights from market analysts...
Rapper 50 Cent to choose Facebook-designed functional drink
Coca-Cola-owned Glaceau Vitaminwater is giving consumers the opportunity to design a new addition to its functional beverage range, with the winner being selected by the rapper 50 Cent and country singer, Carrie Underwood.
Industry hits back at anti-supplements professor
The UK Health Food Manufacturers' Association (HFMA) has defended its members against a UK professor who last week poured scorn on the food supplements industry by slamming many supplements as useless or even harmful.