Can New Zealand fulfill its protein-powered future?
A New Zealand food scientist says the country needs to do more to harness its animal protein riches.
Archives for April 5, 2012
Energy drink or supplement? Enforce your own guidance, says Sen Durbin to FDA
The row over the legal line between liquid dietary supplements, conventional beverages and energy drinks hit the headlines again this week with Senator Dick Durbin calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enforce its own guidance.
British Specialist Nutrition Association welcomes EU health claims list
The British Specialist Nutrition Association (BSNA) says the 222-claim strong, European Union general function health claims list that is set to enter law books as early as next month, is a just reward for the investment made by the food industry across...
Functional health ingredients fail to take off in confectionery - Leatherhead
Functional health ingredients have failed to move into mainstream confectionery and have not penetrated the market as expected, according to a report from Leatherhead Food Research.
Marine omega-3s may reduce depressive symptoms: Study
Increased intakes of the marine omega-3s EPA and DHA may be associated with a decrease in the number of depressive symptoms, say researchers from the University of Rochester, New York.
Whole grain food market to hit $27.6 billion by 2017, with US leading the way
The global market for whole grain and high fiber foods is set to reach a staggering $27.6 billion by 2017, as the US continues to dominate the market, says a new report.
Tech breakthrough could transform fortunes of ginseng in functional food and beverage market
A technological breakthrough that dramatically increases the absorption of ginseng could transform it from a costly and unpleasant-tasting formulation headache into a cost-effective and highly efficacious functional food and beverage ingredient,...
Vitamin D may influence racial differences in breast cancer risks: Study
Variations in levels of vitamin D and vitamin D receptors could hold the key to racial differences in the risk of developing breast cancer, suggest researchers.
Aker on Antarctic krill fishing: “All we have been doing is geared toward building a sustainable industry”
In this podcast, Hallvard Muri, CEO and president of krill giant Aker Biomarine talks about the company’s heritage in fishing, evolving markets in the US, Europe and Asia, and why sustainability is driven by a company ethic that has fishing, “in our DNA”.
B12 supplements may boost cardiovascular health for vegetarians
Daily supplements of vitamin B12 may improve the arterial function and provide a ‘novel strategy’ to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis in vegetarians, says a new study.