Iron storage status not linked to mortality: Study
High levels of iron storage markers – previously linked to roles in several disease states – are not associated with an increased risk of mortality, according to new research.
Archives for February 23, 2011
DSM eyes further acquisitions as profits jump 50 per cent
Dutch ingredients giant Royal DSM has seen 2010 profits leap 50 per cent to €507m with its nutrition division highlighted as a strong performer.
UK watchdog rules against fermented soy-flax menopause supplement marketing
UK supplements manufacturer Passion for Life Healthcare has amended marketing materials for a menopausal fermented soy-flax supplement called Femarelle after the Advertising Standards Authority there upheld a complaint against them.
EFSA HEALTH CLAIM OPINIONS
EFSA rejects health claims for fruit juice, water
The European Food Safety Authority health claims panel has turned in two negative opinions for separate claims that sought to link calcium-fortified fruit juice and tooth demineralisation; and water consumption and dehydration.
‘New era’ coming for functional foods, says market researcher
The functional foods industry is ready to enter a new era, in which manufacturers increasingly partner on science and consumer education, according to a co-founder of Integrated Marketing Group.
Selenium may reduce prostate cancer markers: Study
Supplementation with selenium glycinate may increase the activities of related plasma enzymes, and reduce the levels of an important marker for the risk of prostate cancer, according to a new study that contradicts current thinking.
Volac to increase whey protein isolate capacity 100 per cent
Volac is investing £2.5m in upgrading and expanding its factory in Wales in order to grow capacity by 100 per cent and meet growing demand for whey protein isolates.
Dannon probiotic yogurt sales up 16% despite claims crackdown
US probiotics leader Dannon appears to have weathered recent class action and Federal Trade Commission (FTC)-led storms that forced it to alter gut health claims for its spoonable and drinkable yogurt, Activia, with sales rising 16 percent in 2010.