EC: Energy drinks don’t need warning labels
The European Commission has rejected a German motion to enforce energy drinks to carry warning labels.
Archives for July 19, 2010
Corn extract may ease constipation in the elderly
Daily supplements of potentially prebiotic isomalto-oligosaccharides may improve bowel habits in elderly people susceptible to constipation, says a new study from Taiwan.
Decas deal gives access to cranberry patents
Decas Botanical Synergies (DBS) has obtained intellectual property rights covering a number of cranberry and other fruit extracts, which the firm says it will use to develop “new innovative” ingredients.
Energy drinks boom in Australia
Energy drinks are outselling all other convenience beverage formats in Australia and growing at 19.9 per cent according to data from market analyst, AC Nielsen.
CRN-I stresses need for scientific basis for Codex decisions
The international subsidiary of supplement group Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN-I) has said its first European scientific symposium brought together international regulators and nutrition experts for a “productive” conversation on Codex-related...
Researchers: Resveratrol a ‘double-edged sword’ for prostate cancer
The US Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is highlighting research that indicates resveratrol can both inhibit and promote the growth of prostate cancer cells – depending on the length of time cells are exposed to the compounds.
Frost predicts buoyant global omega-3 growth
A “flood of scientific evidence” for omega-3 forms DHA and EPA, positive press, elevated consumer awareness and proactive industry representation will drive 60%+ omega-3 growth in coming years, according to a new report.
FSA stripped of nutrition and labelling responsibilities
The UK government has ended speculation about the future of the Food Standards Agency (FSA), announcing that the body will retain its food safety remit but be stripped, in England, of responsibility for nutrition policy and country of origin (COOL)...
Dispatches from IFT
Spotlight falls on stevia blends and omega-3 at IFT
FoodNavigator-USA's team on the ground at IFT in Chicago give their impressions of the trade show so far on award-winning innovations, new omega-3 and gluten-free ingredients, and great taste improvements in stevia sweeteners.