Danone (quietly) ditches Shape 'Feel fuller for longer'
Danone has quietly dropped its hunger-busting Feel fuller for longer brand and pumped all available resources into promoting its Shape Zer0% fat-free yogurts instead.
Archives for June 27, 2010
British invasion: Glaxo seeks share of US sports drinks market
GlaxoSmithKline is taking on the might of Pepsi’s Gatorade in the US sport beverages market by announcing its intention to launch Lucozade as part of a strategy to take the brand global.
FDA warns against Magic Power Coffee
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers that Magic Power Coffee – a dietary supplement marketed for sexual enhancement - is contaminated.
Health claims chief highlights EFSA’s compromised comms policy
Professor Albert Flynn, chair of European Food Safety Authority’s Scientific Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) tells Shane Starling how its communication ambitions are being thwarted by a lack of funding.
No risk posed from magnolia bark extract in gum and mints, says ACNFP
Magnolia bark extract could be used in chewing gum and mint confectionery and is unlikely to pose any risk to consumers at the use level specified by the manufacturer, according to the draft opinion of the UK Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and...
Sea buckthorn oil may ease dry eye symptoms
An oil rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids from sea buckthorn may reduce symptoms of dry eye syndrome, says a new study from the University of Turku.
Antioxidants fail to reduce pregnancy complications for diabetics
Daily supplements of the antioxidant vitamins C and E may not reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia in women with type-1 diabetes, says a new study.
Where next for ingredients since Cognis and National Starch?
‘Billion dollar deal’ was not a phrase bandied about the food ingredients industry much last year. With BASF buying Cognis for €3.1bn and Corn Products International paying $1.3bn for National Starch, M&A looks to be thawing – but best not get...
Resveratrol may boost eye health: Study
The vascular benefits of resveratrol – a compound found in red wine, blueberries and peanuts – may extend to reducing the risk of blindness for diabetics and seniors, says a new study.
MEPs head to EFSA with health claim questions
A group of eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) met with EFSA representatives last week to discuss matters including health claims, nutrient profiling, GMOs and nanotechnology in food.