Danone rejects high-dose bone yoghurt launch in France
Danone has decided not to roll out its high-dose, calcium-fortified bone health yoghurt Densia in France after a disappointing trial in a small French town.
Archives for September 15, 2010
PeptoPro reaps benefits of niche focus
DSM Nutritional Products’ decision to ditch the mainstream in favour of “gym warriors” and “sports enthusiasts” like cyclists and runners has turned the PeptoPro brand around and driven 40-50 per cent annual growth, the company said.
MegaFood rolls out “1st 100% whole food daily multivitamin” for kids
New Hampshire’s MegaFood has launched a child-friendly mini-tablet which it claims is the first 100 percent whole food kids one daily multi-vitamin on the market.
Nearly everyone fails to meet Dietary Guidelines, suggests study
Nearly the entire US population fails to eat a diet in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to new research published in the Journal of Nutrition.
Omega-3 from GM yeast “comparable to GRAS fish oil”: DuPont study
The safety of an EPA-rich oil from genetically modified yeast is “comparable to that of GRAS fish oil”, says a new study from DuPont.
Low vitamin D again linked to higher mortality in heart patients
Low levels of vitamin D have again been linked with reduced survival rates in patients with heart failure.
Consumer vitamin D awareness may offer bakery opportunities
Increased consumer awareness of the potential health benefits of vitamin D is opening up opportunities in fortification, according to results of a new survey.
Pom Wonderful sues FTC over new claims standards
Pom Wonderful is suing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over new marketing standards of proof the Californian pomegranate leader says are damaging its brand equity.
Leading scientists welcome Mars backed cocoa genome breakthrough
A breakthrough in cocoa genetics by a collaboration involving Mars, USDA and IBM will accelerate research into the production of trees that can better resist drought, disease and pests, and has met with an enthusiastic welcome from leading cocoa...