UK FSA announces post-merger reshuffle
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced a reshuffle of personnel following its merger with the Meat Hygiene Service (MHS), creating two senior job opportunities.
Archives for November 23, 2009
Resveratrol could prove HRT alternative, study
Treatment based on resveratrol could be a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women and could help prevent breast cancer, according to a new study.
General Mills pushes case for Cheerios claim
General Mills has responded to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) letter asking for more evidence to support a revised health claim regarding the impact of Cheerios on cholesterol levels.
Food prices face a welcome perfect storm
There’s a perfect storm building for food prices. You don’t have to scan the horizon to see the signs; the clouds are developing all around us - at a faster rate than anyone expected.
Ocean Spray launches whole cranberries
Ocean Spray is now offering whole dried cranberries as ingredients, to help raise confectionery and snack products into the premium category.
CRN highlights NCCAM’s research role
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has a key role to play in developing biomarkers and a novel, multi-system testing methods, says the Council For Responsible Nutrition (CRN).
Chr Hansen adds Australian probiotic to portfolio
Leading probiotics supplier, Chr Hansen, has inked a deal with Australian start-up, Probiomics, that will see it distribute a strain initial trials indicate has immunity benefits.
Badmaev moves to Polifenoles Naturales and PL Thomas
New-Jersey based ingredients supplier PL Thomas and botanical extract specialist, Polifenoles Naturales, have jointly appointed former Sabinsa employee, Dr Vladimir Badmaev, as director of scientific and medical affairs.
Omega-3 sector to grow despite regulatory and technical gaps, report
Despite regulatory, technology and environmental challenges, the marine and algal omega-3 market presents immense growth opportunities to manufacturers, claims a new Frost & Sullivan report tracking the sector.