Folate fortification linked to lower colon cancer risk
Increased intakes of folate following the introduction of fortification in the US was associated with a reduction in the incidence of colorectal cancer, says a new analysis.
Archives for August 17, 2011
Special edition: Omega-3
All-conquering omega-3 market set for further growth
The market for omega-3 food, beverage and supplements in the US is over $5 billion with saturation point nowhere in sight, but how does the market break down, what are the up-and-coming sources, and where will we go in future?
Nutrition claims made simple for food marketers
Food manufacturers and marketers who are “irked” by tight nutrition claim regulations are being offered practical steps to ensure they comply with the rules whilst remaining competitive.
CRN: Case-by-case enforcement approach is best for phytosterol claims
Supplement makers with products containing free phytosterols should not be prevented from making heart health claims if they can prove their formulations are effective, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has argued.
Hatch NDI guidance meeting: File comments for now, then explore legal avenues …
A range of options – “judicial, administrative and Congressional” – is being explored by the dietary supplements industry should the FDA prove unwilling to make substantial changes to its controversial draft guidance on new dietary ingredients (NDIs).
Vitafoods Asia 2011 preview
Western diets drive Asian functional foods development
Asia Pacific markets are ripe for functional foods development as a response to the increasing prevalence of western diets, says Katrina Diamonon, consumer analyst at market researcher, Datamonitor.