CoQ10 patent dispute goes to ITC
Japan’s Kaneka Corporation has filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) over alleged patent infringements by seven other suppliers.
Archives for July 10, 2011
General Mills looks 'beyond calcium and vitamin D' for bone health
General Mills is looking for new ingredients or technologies “beyond the known impact of calcium and vitamin D” to boost the bone formation process in cultured dairy foods.
Big interview: Daniel Fabricant, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA on NDI guidance: This is ‘not a doomsday scenario’ for supplements trade
The trade can rail against the Food and Drug Administration's new dietary ingredient (NDI) guidance as much as it likes, but it cannot honestly pretend to be shocked or even surprised by it, according to the man in charge of the FDA’s dietary supplements...
Prospects brighter for 'Toothfriendly' logo on EFSA backing
Prospects look brighter for the “Toothfriendly” logo in Europe following positive opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for Toothfriendly International’s claims under article 13.1 of European health claims legislation.
Folate may reduce pre-menopausal breast cancer risk: Study
Increased intakes of folate may reduce the risk of breast cancer, but the benefits appear linked to a woman’s menopausal state, suggests a new study.
US consumers beginning to see the beauty from within benefits
The nutricosmetics market in the US has been handed a big boost, as market research firm RNCOS claims it will grow more by 2012 thanks to increased consumer awareness.
Chicory root fibre could trigger weight loss, finds new research
Researchers at the University of Maastricht have found that oligofructose (a carbohydrate-based dietary fiber extracted from chicory roots) can reduce the energy intake of healthy volunteers by 10 per cent while maintaining normal levels of satiety and...
Canola protein hits big time as Century seals deal with BioExx
A new range of foods and supplements based on canola protein is being developed by Hormel Foods’ Century Foods International division following a deal with protein specialist BioExx.
Finger millet flour may boost bakery nutrition: Study
The use of finger millet flour in bakery products may help to boost their nutritive profile without affecting quality or taste, according to new research.