Vitamin D shows eye health benefits: Study
Dietary supplements of vitamin D3 may boost visual function in lab mice, suggests a new study from the UK with potential implications for the eye health market.
Archives for August 28, 2012
Stern-Wywiol Gruppe targets Asia
Stern-Wywiol Gruppe is targeting the Asian market with a range of new applications for flour treatment and fortification as well as other existing ranges.
FDA issues more warning letters for disease claims
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues its surveillance of claims on dietary supplements with four new warning letters sent this week for disease claims on products.
Are inflammation and immunity the next big areas for CLA?
Beyond cardiovascular health and weight management, the next big areas for CLA are inflammation and immune support, say researchers at the cutting edge of CLA science.
Leather jacket or straightjacket? Energy drinks have an image problem
As reports surface that New York attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, has subpoenaed Monster and PepsiCo in relation to their energy drinks, we ask whether the segment can keep its leather-jacketed cool...
Nigeria gains vitamin A and iron breakfast boost
Nestlé is working with Nigerian farmers to boost grain quality as part of work to tackle malnutrition in the developing world by addressing micronutrient deficiencies.
High dose B3 may offer hope in fight against 'superbugs'
Very high doses of vitamin B3 could help battle antibiotic resistant ‘superbugs’ by increasing the ability of the immune system to kill off infections, says new research.
Food industry advertising spat deepens
The Children’s Food Campaign (CFC) has stepped up its assault on food industry advertising, vowing to press on with complaints against Nestlé after winning a challenge against UK confectionery firm Swizzels Matlow.
Beetroot juice boosts ‘high intensity’ sports performance, scientist suggests
The lead author of a July study assessing the effects of beetroot juice on cycling performance tells BeverageDaily.com further research is needed to assess its efficacy at different levels of exercise intensity and duration.
Food Vision 2013 to set global food industry agenda for innovation and growth
In March 2013 senior business leaders from global food, drink and nutrition businesses will come together for Food Vision, a world-first industry summit established by the publishers of FoodNavigator.com and NutraIngredients.com. Food Vision will...