Dark chocolate may protect DNA from damage: Study
Consumption of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate may protect DNA from oxidative damage, preventing artery hardening and heart disease, says a new study.
Archives for December 4, 2009
Kraft Foods sells Balance Bar as sector saturates
Reflecting saturation of the health bar market, Kraft Foods has sold Balance Bar to private equity firm, Brynwood Partners for an undisclosed figure nine years after acquiring the brand for a reported $268m.
UK high dose supplement campaign seeks PM intervention
The campaign to ensure higher potency food supplements can remain on the UK market is stepping up a gear with a motion tabled in the UK Parliament seeking the prime minister to intervene directly.
NutraCea wins premise move approval
Rice bran specialist, NutraCea, which recently filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, has received court backing to move to cheaper premises.
FDA divides liquid dietary supplements and beverages
The difference between liquid dietary supplements and beverages bearing novel ingredients is the subject of new guidance from the FDA, which has become concerned about practices occurring in the area.
Special edition: Cranberries
Supply: Cranberries, from bog to cereal bar
In the second part of our special on cranberries, NutraIngredients looks at the supply for the berry, and asks ‘what issues are bogging down cranberry supply?’
Cranberry rivals go head to head over patent case
Ocean Spray claims that a federal judge has ruled to allow an independent inspector to check whether rival cranberry company Decas has infringed its patents for producing sweetened dried cranberries (SDC).
Roadmaps to EU health claim success
As the European Union health claims climate evolves, companies are learning just what is required to demonstrate the benefits of healthy foods and supplements.