Slim interest in diet foods: Mintel report
UK consumers are losing interest in diet foods and choosing other ways of losing weight, according to the latest report from Mintel.
Archives for January 7, 2011
Omega-3 may protect against traumatic brain injury: Rat study
Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexanoic acid) may prevent traumatic brain injury, according to a new study with rats with potential implications for sportsmen and soldiers.
Study finds no difference between high protein and standard meal replacements
A new study comparing high protein and standard protein meal replacements has found no significant difference in terms of weight loss, liver function, renal function or bone density after one year.
Enzymotec to test for “foul odour” krill chemicals
Israeli supplier Enzymotec has implemented a programme to test for and publicise levels for two chemicals produced by marine life and which produce the "foul odour of sea food”.
Unilever builds R&D with designer molecule partnership
Unilever has entered an undisclosed two-year partnership with New Jersey-base drug molecule designer and developer BioLeap, but says it has no intention of moving into drug-related activity.
Better biomarkers and trials needed to show fiber benefits:Review
Intervention studies, using better clinical biomarkers are needed in order to establish the health benefits of natural and synthetic fibers, according to a new review paper.
NPA launches education campaign for new Congress members
Raising awareness about natural foods and dietary supplements is the aim of the National Products Association’s (NPA) new educational campaign focused on the 100 plus new members of the US Congress.
GEA Niro launches Aloe Vera spray drying process
Processing machinery company GEA Niro has developed an industrial spray drying process for aloe vera, to provide a powder for use in the cosmetics and personal care industries.