Radiation food contamination in Japan ‘serious’ but little threat to EU
The detection of radiation in food in Japan following the devastating earthquake is more serious than initially feared, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) today.
Archives for March 21, 2011
New test for black cohosh quality ‘helpful’ for GMPs and safety
A new test method may enhance the identification of adulterants in black cohosh products, and allay concerns over potential liver toxicity from the presence of other related herbal species in black cohosh formulations.
No novel food agreement would show no-one cares about innovation, consultant
An inability by the European Parliament and Council to reach an agreement on the novel foods update due to disagreement over cloned animals and their offspring would send the message that no-one really cares about innovation, says consultant.
Pterostilbene ‘more potent than resveratrol’ for colon health: Study
Pterostilbene, an ingredient garnering a lot of attention in the natural products industry, is ‘more potent’ than resveratrol for colon health, says a new study.
General Mills wins race for stake in Yoplait
General Mills has fought off big name bidders from across the global food industry to buy a 50 per cent stake in the French yoghurt maker Yoplait.
Solae gains ethical business recognition
Business best practice thinktank Ethisphere has named DuPont-Bunge soy joint venture, Solae, among its most ethical companies in 2011 for the second year running.
China tightens raw materials laws for supplements makers
Dietary supplement manufacturers operating in China will have to do more to guarantee the quality of their supply chains, after Chinese authorities imposed new quality control regulations last week.
New Zealand women know folic acid is beneficial – but not why
Ninety five per cent of New Zealand women have heard of folic acid, but only about a quarter of them know what the spinal defect-combating vitamin B form actually does, a survey has found.
Macular xanthophylls and their effects on vision and cognition
Recent lutein and zeaxanthin research provides more evidence for the macular pigments’ roles in healthy vision and cognition, according to speakers at New Developments in Carotenoids Research, an international conference held at The Jean Mayer USDA Human...