Cargill says EFSA health claim will transform beverage fibre fortunes
Cargill has revealed that its Barliv barley betafibre is finally poised to make its way into beverage products following a favourable EFSA opinion for a beta-glucan health claim.
Archives for March 16, 2010
Omega-3-rich meals have blood vessel benefits: Study
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may improve blood vessel health following a meal, says a new study from the UK.
UK investigates baby milk marketing enforcement
A UK government committee looking into European Union baby milk marketing laws has raised issues with local enforcement procedures which it says need to be addressed.
Baseball players group expands supplements blacklist
The Major League Players Association has added 21 products to its ‘Dangerous Contaminated Supplements’ list to bring the total number of blacklisted products to 104.
Trials prove efficacy of fibre and multivitamin chocolate fortification, says Herza
German chocolate ingredient supplier, Herza Schokolade, said it has recently concluded a series of trials on the incorporation of health boosting ingredients into chocolate based on the hike in demand for the functional additions from its food...
NPA chief: Industry must remain vigilant after McCain Bill victory
John Gay, the executive director and CEO of the Washington DC-based Natural Product Association (NPA), commends industry for the lobbying effort that has led to Republican Senator John McCain agreeing to alter his highly unpopular Bill.
Nutraceutical partnership targets US beta glucan market
Two Scandanavian companies have teamed up to supply a beta glucan product to US consumers who spend an estimated $80-100m each year on this market segment.
Coffee’s anti-diabetes benefit strengthen
Regular coffee drinking may reduce levels of inflammatory markers linked to diabetes, according to new findings from a human study.