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The pre- and probiotics community is seeking direct dialogue with the European Commission to force a rethink of immunity and gut health claims under the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR).
Self-assembling alginate-derived nanoparticles may allow for the controlled release of vitamin D3 in the intestines, suggest new findings from China.
Consumption of school milk is associated with a reduction in adult colon cancer, according to a new study.
A new meta-analysis of eleven trials has shown that soy isoflavone intake may decrease blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
Fonterra has opened up new European headquarters in Amsterdam. Koert Liekelema, general manager for Europe, explains how the move will help the New Zealand dairy grow its value-added ingredients business.
Missouri-based Stratum Nutrition has gained self-certified Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) after performing a safety, toxicology and usage review of its chitin-glucan fiber heart health and weight management ingredient.
Nestlé has confirmed via its social networking page on Facebook that its beauty from within drink Glowelle will no longer be available for purchase.
Swedish probiotics supplier and product manufacturer BioGaia has seen sales increase 16 per cent in 2010 to €27.77m from €23.08m in 2009, with after-tax profit increasing 31 per cent year-on-year to €5.35m.
The US Supreme Court has denied Creative Compounds’ Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the protracted battle with Sabinsa Corporation’s over trademark infringement of Sabinsa’s ForsLean.