Health claim perceptions shaped by relevance to consumer
The way consumers perceive the relevance of health claim labels has a strong influence on their attitudes towards personal benefit and willingness to buy products, suggest researchers.
Archives for November 29, 2011
EC grants Kaneka Novel Foods liquorice extract approval
Japanese supplier Kaneka is celebrating the European Commission approval for its liquorice extract targeted at slimming, sports and healthy ageing applications.
Trade to FDA: Don’t leave us in limbo on NDI guidance
While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will need time to process the expected tidal wave of comments on its draft guidance on new dietary ingredients (NDIs), the supplements industry should not be left in regulatory “limbo” for long, trade...
Beta-glucan benefits may extend across ethnic groups: Study
The potential of oat beta-glucan to reduce cholesterol levels may extend across different ethnic groups, says a new study from Canada.
GMP inspections show ‘consistent fundamental failures’: Israelsen, UNPA
The ‘consistent fundamental failures’ of companies in the dietary ingredients and supplement segment for current good manufacturing practices (GMPs) is a ‘topic of disappointment’, says Loren Israelsen.
Norwegian omega-3 rancidity safety concerns based on “troubling” lack of science, says GOED
The omega-3 industry has defended its products against suggestions raised in a recent Norwegian scientific agency report that omega-3 oxidation (rancidity) could have negative consequences for human health.
Polyphenol-rich juice may boost heart health: Coca-Cola study
The potential heart health benefits of polyphenol-rich juice may be linked to a positive change in expression of protein linked to artery health, suggests data from a pilot study from Coca-Cola.
Nestlé promotes infant nutritional interventions
A Nestlé symposium has heard how probiotics, personalised nutrition and low-protein formulas in non-breast-fed infants can improve low birth weights.