GAO uncovers fraudulent ‘personalized’ supplements
Dietary supplements are being fraudulently sold as part of misleading genetic tests, according to a report published this week by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Archives for July 28, 2010
Danone backs probiotic juice with ProViva investment
Global probiotics leader Danone has paid an undisclosed sum to Swedish dairy Skånemejerier for a 51 per cent stake in its probiotic juice brand, ProViva.
Yogurt proteins could stabilize omega-3 enrichment
New research suggests that naturally occurring antioxidant peptides could be used to prevent oxidation of omega-3 in functional foods.
Study confirms rooibos antioxidant potential
Italian researchers have found that rooibos tea is able to boost plasma antioxidant defences in humans.
Frustrated EHPM takes health claims concerns to European Ombudsman
Food supplements trade group EHPM has presented the European Ombudsman with a complaint that the publication of health claim opinions in batches is unfair and adds up to “maladministration”.
EU project produces low-cost spirulina
A project funded by the EU has resulted in an emerging spirulina industry in Chad, boosting production of the nutrient-rich algae to a commercial scale across the country.