Archives for October 26, 2009

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Tate & Lyle backs Asian prebiotic in Europe

By Jane Byrne

A new partnership with chemical group Solvay will enable the distribution of a low dosage prebiotic food ingredient with multiple food and drink applications within Europe, the Middle East and Africa, claims Tate & Lyle.

EU doctors deciding on elderly vitamin D levels

By Shane Starling

A group of European doctors is moving toward a vitamin D recommended level for the elderly, something that, if implemented, may influence vitamin D levels across the European Union for all age groups.

Folic acid over-intake not an issue: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Less than five percent of Americans are exceeding safe limits of folic acid despite intakes from a multitude of sources, both enriched and natural, says a new study.

Measuring wellness, and other testing challenges

By Guy Montague-Jones

How much wellness do you get out from dietary supplements? Measuring the efficacy of supplements is a tricky business that needs more discussion time, according to CRN.

Probiotics to star in new TV documentary series

By Mike Stones

Probiotics are to take centre stage in a new series of TV documentaries, the first of which will be screened next Fall on major TV channels in the United States, including Public Service Broadcasting outlets, National Geographic and Discovery, along with...

Tackling E.coli – legislation or self-regulation?

By Rory Harrington

Everybody wants food to be safe - but the recent slugging match over how best to protect US consumers from E.coli-tainted meat highlights whether legislation or self-regulation is the answer to mending the country's flawed safety system.