Danish authorities clamp down on in-store supplement marketing
A campaign by the Danish Food Administration is seeking to curb misleading marketing of dietary supplements in retail stores, with random inspections and fines for the worst offenders.
Archives for March 15, 2011
Omega-3 may reduce risk of AMD vision loss
Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may significantly reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to new research.
€26m Spanish functional foods initiative targets the elderly
A Spanish government-backed scheme that unites academia and business is set to deliver a range of functional food solutions at the end of next year targeting health issues suffered by the country’s rising numbers of elderly people.
Australia ponders legalising hemp foods
Australian regulators are considering allowing non-psychoactive versions of fatty acid and nutrient-rich hemp into the food supply and have opened a public consultation on the matter.
Omega-3 rich mackerel semen on sale in UK
A Spanish-themed restaurant and delicatessen in Liverpool in north west England is selling mackerel semen and fish roe.
Codex endorses guidelines on melamine testing
Codex has endorsed testing guidelines developed by the IDF and the ISO for determining the melamine and cyanuric acid content of dairy products.
NPA getting ‘good feedback’ from Congressional freshmen
Initiatives introduced by the Natural Products Association (NPA) to engage a fresh batch of Congress members are already reaping rewards, says the NPA’s executive director.
Southeast Asia focus of in-depth nutrition study
FrieslandCampina has announced details of a 12 month study into the health and nutrition of children in key regions of Southeast Asia, which it claims will deliver scientifically robust data for improved product formulation for local communities.
Different generations seek similar functions from functional foods
Younger and older consumer groups may be interested in gaining similar benefits from functional food ingredients but products should address them in different ways, says president and co-founder of Integrated Marketing Group, Jeff Hilton.