EFSA publishes draft guidance on nano risk assessment
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published draft guidance giving more specific risk assessment information regarding the use of nanotechnology in food.
Archives for January 14, 2011
DuPont’s Danisco buy boosts probiotics and could spur further acquisitions
DuPont’s €4.9bn acquisition of Danish probiotics and sweeteners specialist Danisco this week is vindication of the increasing economic viability of functional foods, according to analysts.
Vitamin D, calcium-fortified dairy may boost bone health for women
Fortification of dairy products with vitamin D and calcium may boost bone health in post-menopausal women, a group at increased risk of osteoporosis, suggests a new study from Greece.
Omega-3 research could save hundreds of military lives & billions of dollars
US Army medical research in Iraq could help to stop hundreds of service personnel committing suicide and save billions of dollars if it proves the theory that supplementing soldiers’ diets with omega-3 improves their mental health and stress resilience.
Omega-3 structure may affect bioavailability: Study
The type of omega-3 we take may have a distinct affect on how much is actually absorbed, according to new research.
Omega-3 maker acquired by Atrium Innovations
Belgian omega-3 manufacturer Minami Nutrition has been acquired by Canadian supplement company Atrium Innovations for €5m in cash.
Cargill: FDA phytosterol CHD claim change will cause “irreparable injury”
Industry is calling on the FDA to extend the compliance period to proposed changes the agency is making for a phytosterol-based coronary heart disease (CHD)-lowering health claim that will broaden it beyond esterified forms to include free sterol and...