Dark chocolate consumption linked with heart benefits
Consumption of dark chocolate could help to shrink the risk of heart disease in people with metabolic syndrome, according to new scientific data.
Archives for June 3, 2012
USPLabs sues retailer for defamation over 'false and disparaging' comments about Jack3d, DMAA
USPLabs has taken legal action against a Max Muscle franchisee in Reno, Nevada, accusing owner Philip Tracy of making "false and disparaging" comments about its Jack3d supplement, and its core ingredient DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine).
Infant formula brain development benefits within range of breast milk - report
The brain development of infants raised on milk-based infant formula does “not differ significantly” from those fed breast milk and soy protein-based formula, a US study has claimed.
‘Healthy cola’ wins FOSHU approval in Japan
Japan's food safety and regulatory authority has given its approval to a ‘healthy’ cola drink, the first of its kind in the country.
NASA slams spaced-out media claims it developed 'wrinkle reducing' superfruit drink
The North American Space Agency (NASA) has told BeverageDaily.com that it has nothing to do with wonder ‘space drink’ AS10, but the brand’s UK distributor insists the agency did co-develop a 'NASA Quintet’ of superfruits used in the beverage.
Latin American super seed chia to branch out
We've had the exotic super berries: goji and açai. Now, apparently, from Latin America, we have the new exotic superseed: chia.
Meso-zeaxanthin needed for eye health benefits for high-risk AMD population?
A combination of three carotenoids - lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin – may be needed for eye health benefits in people with abnormal retinal pigmentation, suggests new data from Ireland.
Probiotic health claims find an EU lifeline
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) may have rejected 100% of the probiotic health claim applications that have in recent years appeared in its inbox, leading some to suggest the end of claim-making in the sector, but member state actions are...
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Chinese firm tackles Asia with its EU and US market knowledge
Chinese ingredients firm, Fenchem, has established a strong business presence in the EU and US but has now turned its attention back to its local territory – to target what it says is a region with burgeoning opportunities.
Cereal fibers show prebiotic potential in bread: Puratos study
Bread enriched with specific cereal fibers may beneficially modify bacterial populations in the gut without any adverse effects, says a new study by scientists from the University of Reading, UK and Puratos.