Regulations biggest BRIC nutraceutical growth barrier: Survey
Nutraceutical market development is being crimped by draconian food regulations say 65% of food industry executive, according to a poll conducted by the organisers of Vitafoods Europe.
Archives for May 3, 2012
EFSA CLA safety opinion “basically good news” but novel foods stays on hold
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is safe for use in foods at doses of 3-3.5g per day, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has affirmed in an opinion broadly welcomed by a key player even if novel foods approval remains elusive.
Cacao & soy compounds show heart health benefits for diabetic women: Study
Supplementation with cacao-flavonoids and soy isoflavones may improve levels of biomarkers of heart disease in postmenopausal, diabetic women, says a new study.
DMAA latest: 14 class action suits now filed by CA law firm - but speed may not be of the essence, predicts expert
The law firm responsible for the flurry of class action lawsuits against 10 firms named by the FDA in its DMAA crackdown last week has now targeted four other firms selling products containing the stimulant.
Phytochem International introduces new 15% and 25% oleuropein olive leaf extracts
Botanical extracts distributor Phytochem International has introduced two new olive leaf extracts to its range in the US on the back of a recent surge in interest in olive-based ingredients.
ENVI committee chairman praises EFSA
Matthias Groote, the German MEP and chair of the European Parliament Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) committee has praised the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its health claims and food safety work.
Prebiotics may reduce severity of colitis, say researchers
Prebiotic supplements could help to reduce bacterial infection and inflammation so reducing the severity of colitis, according to new research.
Food waste has big potential for value-added ingredients
New technologies are opening up big potential for the extraction of value-added ingredients from food production and processing wastes, according to one expert.
MusclePharm: ‘We made an intentional decision to stay away from DMAA’
MusclePharm “made an intentional decision to stay away from DMAA” when it formulated its pre-workout supplement Assault, say bosses at the Colorado-based sports nutrition expert.