Ex-UNICEF head joining Nestle board reignites baby milk marketing controversy
Ex-UNICEF head Ann Veneman has been appointed to the Nestle board, sparking debate over the Swiss food giant's compliance with WHO standards on baby milk marketing.
Archives for April 21, 2011
Industry dismisses recent calcium study as ‘flawed’
Following publication of a recent BMJ study slamming calcium supplements over their potential heart risks, industry has been keen to give its response to NutraIngredients.
MEPs slam EFSA’s handling of botanical & supplement health claims
The European Food Safety Authority’s evaluation of Article 13.1 health claims, particularly concerning botanicals and food supplements, contravenes consumer choice and damages small and medium-sized businesses, warns an influential group of MEPs.
L-carnitine market to hit $130 million by 2017, predicts report
The global market is expected to be worth $127 million by 2017, with sports drinks and nutritional powders continuing to drive end use, says a new report.
Grape polyphenols show anti-diabetic potential: Study
Antioxidant compounds from red grapes may prevent the build up of fat in muscle tissue and favorably affect the body’s response to insulin, hormone responsible for sugar and fat metabolism, says a new French study.
Maypro initiates quiet potassium iodide aid for Japan
New York-based Maypro Group has finally revealed its ‘quiet’ program to donate potassium iodide supplements to Japanese locals at risk from the recent nuclear incident, and asks if there is a way to turn this into a wider industry fundraising effort.
Building strong evidence for elite sports nutrition: Vitafoods preview
A lot of talk has focussed on how non-sporty consumers are driving the market, but what about the potential for industry by targeting elite athletes? First, industry must understand the unique demands of top level performance, says Jeni Pearce from the...