Archives for November 10, 2011

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Healthier foods in NZ? Yes, but there are limitations

By Ankush Chibber

New Zealand's food processors are set to invest more in convenient and healthier foods as healthy eating and a balanced diet is becoming a high priority for most people – particularly in households with children.

Weight Management 2011: Diet is out, zero is in …

By Elaine Watson

The number of new products launched in the US market featuring the term ‘diet’ in the brand or product name has plummeted in the last five years as weight conscious shoppers seek out more positive messages, according to market researchers.

Volac targets female bar-buying market

UK whey supplier Volac is making a push at the nutrition bar market with its whey offerings – especially that segment of the market concerned with weight management.

EFSA calls for characterisation work as probiotic resubmissions loom

By Shane Starling

EFSA has approached an expert who has already worked with its health claims panel to make a report on the characterisation of probiotic strains – an issue that led to the rejection of 260 out of 300 probiotic health claim dossiers - and most of which are...