Spanish initiative seeks functional food solutions
The Spanish government is backing an agro-food scheme that brings ingredient suppliers together with food companies, biotech firms, hospitals, research centres and the IT sector.
Archives for April 13, 2011
Vitamin D and calcium supplement usage up, reveals govt survey
New government data on dietary supplement usage has revealed a sharp rise in calcium and vitamin D supplementation amongst American women over 60 and a steady increase in multivitamin usage among all American adults.
Antarctic krill harvest under scrutiny after penguin study
Renewed scrutiny of the sustainability of krill harvesting off Antartica is likely following a new study linking falling penguin numbers to declining krill populations.
Bottled water industry wins two of three EFSA health claim dossiers
The European Federation of Bottled Water (EFBW) is celebrating two positive opinions from three claims that the trade association sent to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Prop 65 is turning into legalized blackmail, warn experts as notices pile up
A Californian statute with the laudable aim of protecting consumers from potential carcinogens has in practice exposed even the most responsible players in the dietary supplements sector to the constant threat of ‘legalized blackmail’, legal experts have...
Using modern science to re-assess traditional ingredients: Vitafoods preview
There is huge potential in producing food ingredients from traditional and natural sources. These ingredients may deliver health benefit or offer functions in processed foods, removing the need artificial chemicals, says Dr Martin Wickham, of Leatherhead...
Lots to chew on for R&D teams as gum claims backed by EFSA
Positive opinions issued by EFSA for sugar-free chewing gum and the claim that it helps to strengthen teeth and neutralise plaque acid will, no doubt, leave R&D teams in the leading gum brand owners smiling.