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Weight management messages on food and beverage products are often not understood by consumers, according to research from the UK, which suggests that food manufacturers may need to re-think their marketing approach.
The UK functional foods and drinks market will grow at between 4.5 per cent to 6.5 per cent per year over the next five years but EU legislation is likely to restrict new product development, according to the latest report from research group Key Note.
The health benefits of tocotrienols from palm oil in reducing the risk of chronic disease will be the focus of a two-day conference to be held in Las Vegas next month.
Combining fructooligosaccharides with resistant starch could produce gut health benefits beyond the mere sum of the parts, suggests a new study from Spain.
A new meta-analysis of studies investigating the effect of dark chocolate and flavanols on hypertension has drawn mixed conclusion and suggest more studies be done on dietary habits and genetic factors.
Organic claims on food packaging could lead consumers to overeat or even exercise less, according to a new study published in the journal Judgment and Decision Making.