Lallemand launches immunity blend
Lallemand Health Ingredients is promoting a selenium, vitamin D and yeast beta-glucan immunity blend with the intention of using European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)-approved health claim opinions.
Archives for May 2, 2011
DSM tenders Danisco shares after new DuPont offer
DSM has tendered its 4.95 per cent stake in Danish ingredients firm Danisco, after buyer DuPont raised its offer to DKK700 on Friday following discussions with major shareholders.
THMPD Implementation
UK herbal industry concerns raised by THMPD deadline
The completion this week of the seven-year window for over-the-counter botanical products to comply with the 2004 Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) has only raised anxiety in the UK for the 1000s of products that haven’t as yet...
Class actions mount up as Bayer gets slapped with complaint over probiotic claims
The surge class action complaints against health claims on food, beverage and dietary supplements shows no sign of calming, as Bayer is targeted in a new class action lawsuit in California against claims made on some of its probiotic products.
Vitamin C price-fixing case ruling expected ‘any week now’
A lawyer pursuing a high-profile anti-trust case against four Chinese firms accused of fixing the price of vitamin C in the US says he expects the judge reviewing the case to make a ruling “any week now”.
Bisphenol A in can linings – a storm is brewing
Is the tidal wave of concern over bisphenol A (BPA) that swept away polycarbonate baby bottles containing the chemical about to cause similar mayhem in the food and beverage can sector?
EPAX wins omega-3 sustainability award
Norwegian omega-3 giant EPAX has been recognised for its EcoVision sustainability programme with a Friend of the Sea omega-3 award.
AHA adds fiber & omega-3 to triglyceride management recommendations
Fiber and omega-3s from marine sources should be included in the diet for reducing levels of triglycerides in the blood, according to the American Heart Association’s first ever statement on triglyceride management
Iron-fortified orange juice may ease anemia for women
Fortification of fruit juice with a microencapsulated iron salt may be an easy and cost-effective way of boosting iron levels in at-risk women, says a new study from Spain.
Drug nano- encapsulation system may have food applications: Study
A method of producing nano-capsules for drug delivery may have potential to create food-grade nano-encapsulations of ingredients for the food industry, according to new research.