EFSA stands by probiotic cheese rejection
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) health claims panel says there are no grounds for it to alter its rejection of a claim that sought to link probiotic cheese consumption and healthy blood pressure.
Archives for August 31, 2011
Production facility opening completes Nestle centre of excellence
Nestlé has officially unveiled its new CHF 200 million production unit at its nutritional centre of excellence complex in, Switzerland.
Interview: Jan Haakonsen, ArcticSource1
ArcticSource1: Fish oil prices will inch up by 5% a year
Fish oil prices will continue to inch up by around 5% a year, according to one omega-3 industry veteran who has just set up a new business selling marine ingredients from the Nordic region to the US.
Look to the East for natural functional ingredients
Industry should be looking to plants used in traditional Chinese medicine for the next wave of functional ingredients, according to Professor Monique Simmonds of Kew Gardens.
Stable fish oil emulsions possible, says study
The addition of whey protein to fish oil emulsions at high pH can help to create stable emulsions with up to 70% fish oil, according to new research.
Americans need supplements, fortified foods to achieve nutrient intakes: Survey
Most Americans are achieving the estimated average requirement (EAR) for a number of nutrients, with fortification and supplementation playing an important role in boosting intakes of key nutrients.
Jarrow Formulas calls for 1 year NDI draft comment extension
California’s Jarrow Formulas has called for an extension of the comment period on the FDA’s NDI draft guidance to one year, claiming that the current 90 day comment window is ‘insufficient’.