EFSA to implement updated rules on conflicts of interest
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced new implementing rules on how to manage declarations of interest and independence in its scientific decision making process.
Archives for March 5, 2012
Omega-3 rich diet could protect against brain aging: Study
High intake of the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) could help protect the aging brain, according to research.
Largest ever vitamin A-infant mortality trials begin in India, Ghana, Tanzania
Tens of thousands of potentially malnourished infants are taking part in the largest ever study to determine the effectiveness of vitamin A supplementation in reducing infant and toddler mortality and morbidity.
1.2 million kids taking supplements for sports performances: Survey
Over 1.2 million American adolescents are taking supplements for sports performance, with multivitamins, fish oil and creatine the most popular, suggests a news survey.
Unilever, Nestlé, Kellogg et al accused of patent infringement over HDL-boosting fats
Some of the biggest names in US food manufacturing – including Nestle, Kellogg and Unilever - have been accused of infringing patents covering fats that alter the ratio of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol in the blood.
BioExx: ‘This is the biggest opportunity in the protein market in 50 years’
Results of a new feasibility study prove that there are “compelling returns” to be made from canola protein, according to BioExx Specialty Proteins.
Herbal blend shows cholesterol reduction potential: Indena
A blend of policosanol, tomato extract, grape procyanidins and Oenothera biennis may reduce LDL and total cholesterol, according to a new study funded by Italian botanical extract supplier Indena.
DuPont eyes increased food and nutrition focus to boost 2012 sales growth
An increased focus on food and nutrition is expected to become a major sales growth driver at DuPont in 2012, according to the company’s executive vice president James Borel.
Frutarom expands algae polysaccharides facility
Israeli supplier Frutarom has expanded its Negev desert algae polysaccharide production potential by 30% to 10 tons in response to growing demand for the skin health products it is used in.
Vitafoods Europe snares ‘nutraceuticals’ inventor
The 2012 Vitafoods Europe programme will feature Dr Stephen DeFelice, the man who came up with the term ‘nutraceuticals’ in 1989.