Ocean Spray broadens Canadian distribution deal
Ocean Spray has inked a new deal with its Canadian distributor that will cover the global cranberry leader and fruit extracts specialist’s ingredients business in eastern Canada.
Archives for April 20, 2010
Glanbia shares jump on news of Irish dairy disposal
Shares in Glanbia Plc skyrocketed yesterday on news that an agreement had been reached to sell the company’s Irish dairy business.
Nestle challenged on baby milk health claims
Food giant Nestle was once more challenged at its AGM in Lausanne last week, as activists again raised the red flag that has been fluttering since the first boycott the company faced three decades ago.
Enforcement officers told to adopt ‘pragmatic approach’ on nutrition and health claims
UK trading standards officers have been advised to adopt a “pragmatic approach” to the use of nutrition claims on food and drink packaging that are not currently in the official annex of approved claims but are under consideration by regulators.
AHPA manual is ‘latest GMP compliance tool’
A new guidance manual targeting the US dietary supplement industry aims to help firms document their manufacturing processes to ensure they meet Food and Drug Administration requirements.
Special edition: joint health
Regulation: Joint sales not hurt by health claim hole
The joint health space is in good shape in most markets globally with (mostly supplement) sales sitting at about $2bn.
Probiotics show potential to stop C. difficile: Study
Daily supplements of a proprietary blend of probiotic bacteria may virtually prevent diarrhoea-associated with C. difficile infection, according to new research from North America.
New: FoodNavigatorJobs Service
FoodNavigatorJobs.com is the new jobs service for employers and job seekers in the European food and beverage industries from NutraIngredients.com’s sister website FoodNavigator.com.
Vitamin K may cut lymph cancer risk: US study
Increased intakes of vitamin K from dietary and supplementary sources may reduce the risk of cancer of the lymphatic system, according to new findings from the Mayo Clinic.