UK gluten- and wheat-free market up 18% to £108.3m
UK sales of gluten and wheat free products soared 18% to £108.3m in the year to July 11, 2010, according to new data from Kantar Worldpanel.
Archives for September 28, 2010
B vitamins may not aid cognitive function: Study
Daily supplementation with B vitamins may not offer long term improvements in cognitive function, according to research from the University of Western Australia.
Fortified milk may reduce acne
Milk enriched with the whey protein lactoferrin may reduce the effects of acne, according to researchers.
Pharmline and Zycal partner for bone health ingredient distribution
Pharmline has announced an agreement with Zycal Bioceuticals to market its Ostinol bone health ingredient to the dietary supplement industry in North America, the company has said.
Abbott infant formula recall to cost US$100m
Abbott said its recall of five million cans of Similac powdered infant formula because of possible contamination with beetles is likely to cost US$100m in lost revenues.
CIAA welcomes level playing field with new 13.1 health claims approach
The European Commission’s decision to stop publishing article 13.1 health claims in batches and carve out botanicals from the process has met with more positive industry responses, as it will create more legal certainty and reduce implementation burdens...
EU micronutrient group highlights harmonisation priorities
Vitamin D, iron and folate are amongst the nutrients most in need of an urgent daily intake review in order to harmonise European recommendations, according to a micronutrient body funded by the European Commission.
SPECIAL EDITION: ASIA
Food flavourings in Southeast Asia see 'enormous' growth but remain cost-driven
Although the food and drink flavouring market in Southeast Asia is “growing enormously”, consumer tastes are still cost-driven and traditional, according to top flavour producer IFF.