Cholesterol-lowering bread launched in Romania
A cholesterol-lowering bread product will this month hit the shelves of Romania, marking efforts by Finland’s Raisio to expand its Benecol brand into a wider range of food applications.
Archives for June 6, 2010
New 'body shaping' foods to hit UK in 2011
New functional foods on a body-shaping platform could hit UK supermarkets late next year now that a fat-busting ingredient derived from safflowers has been given an initial safety thumbs up from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
GLG Life Tech signs further Latin America stevia deal
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has announced an agreement with a Mexican sugar producer for the distribution of the plant-derived sweetener in that country, following on from recent similar deals for the company in Australasia and South America.
Martek signs omega-3 deal with Chinese dairy to fortify infant formula
Omega-3 producer Martek Biosciences Corporation has signed a multi-year agreement to to fortify Feihe Dairy’s new premium infant formula and growing-up milk products with DHA and ARA for sale in China.
Special edition: Sports nutrition
The science of sports ingredients
In the third part of our special series on sports nutrition, NutraIngredients looks at the reigning champions in sports ingredients and takes a look at the science behind new contenders to the crown.
Third of European children are obese, warns report
More than one third of European children are obese or overweight, according to the latest report from research organisation Datamonitor.
Yoghurt group cautiously optimistic on EFSA’s probiotic approach
A group representing some of the key players in the probiotic world has welcomed certain commitments made by the European Food Safety Authority, saying these will help open up the road to clearer communication on health claims.
No lung cancer benefits for selenium: Study
Daily supplements of selenium may not reduce the risk of lung cancer, say results from a major trial that adds more questions to the cancer-fighting ability of the mineral.
EU and China join forces to explore nanotech risks
The European Union and China yesterday reached an agreement to boost research into consumer safety and explore the potential risks from nanotechnology.