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Archives for September 22, 2009
Mutual recognition a must for ‘traditional’ novel foods
The amended novel foods approval must reinforce the principle of mutual recognition between member states if the fast-track process for traditional foods eaten outside the EU is to work, says an expert.
Royal wedding sparks 'herbal valium' concern
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned the public of the dangers of Aconite after media reports suggested a celebrity had taken the poisionous plant to reduce stress before her wedding to a member of the royal family
Kraft moves closer to sterol approval down under
Kraft Foods is a step closer to becoming the first company to win approval to use plant sterols in reduced fat cheese in New Zealand and Australia after a positive regulatory assessment.
USDA joins disease-reduction nutrition research group
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to set up a new clinical nutrition center at the North Carolina Research Campus, sharing facilities with several academic and industry projects.
Irish establish functional foods initiative
Four of Ireland’s biggest healthy ingredients companies have joined with academics to form Food for Health Ireland (FHI), a group that will bring together partners up and down the value chain to develop and market ingredients and functional foods.
Vitamin D may improve colorectal cancer survival
Higher blood levels of vitamin D may double survival rates of colorectal cancer patients, suggests a new study from Harvard researchers.
Expand probiotics beyond category boundaries, says Euromonitor
New areas of opportunity in the market for probiotics include formulating products specifically targeting men, and expanding to categories beyond gut health and immunity, according to Euromonitor.
Fenugreek extract may boost satiety, aid weight management
A galactomannan-rich extract from fenugreek may increase feelings of fullness and help reduce subsequent food intakes, says a new study from Frutarom and the University of Minnesota.