To benefit industry, consumers must understand health claims
Ensuring EFSA-approved health claims are understood and trusted by consumers is just as important as providing the scientific evidence to back them up, according to Dr Fiona Lalor.
Archives for May 5, 2011
Omega-3 status in pregnancy linked to childhood obesity: Study
Adequate intake of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy may lower the risk of childhood obesity by 32 per cent, according to new research from Harvard Medical School.
Sweeteners have key role in sports drinks formulation
The use of low and no calorie sweeteners in the food industry is rising rapidly. However one product area that has always relied on the use of sweeteners is in the formulation of sports drinks, says Professor John Brewer.
Dispatches from SupplySide East
US heart health product launches have tripled in five years
New product launches in the US food, drink and dietary supplements market on a heart health platform have tripled in the past five years, and now account for 1.5 percent of all new launches.
Marinova reports 'exceptional' growth for fucoidan in US, Asia
Australian biotech firm Marinova has reported “exceptional” demand in the US and Asia for its fucoidans, bioactives from brown seaweed researchers believe could help to explain the health and longevity of the Japanese.
Cognis bolsters BASF division sales in first quarter since acquisition
The newly-acquired Cognis business had a positive effect on BASF’s Q1 Performance Products results, as the integration is on-track for completion by the end of 2011.
Americans less concerned about diet and weight, finds IFIC survey
The number of Americans concerned about their weight and making efforts to lose weight has hit a new low, according to a new survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC).