Food preservative may have anti-cancer properties: Study
Nisin, a common food preservative, could slow or stop the development of certain types of cancer, according to new research.
Archives for November 5, 2012
Green tea suggested for GI cancer benefit: Human data
Long term consumption of green tea could help to slash the risk of gastrointestinal cancers by over a quarter, according to new research in Chinese women.
ABC bilberry article seeks to close door on adulteration
An article published by the American Botanical Council for the first time gathers in one place all of the information available on how bilberry extracts are being adulterated in the marketplace, said coauthor and ABC executive director Mark Blumenthal.
Soy consumption does not prevent hot flush onset, study suggests
Consumption of soy products does not prevent the onset of hot flushes and night sweats in women entering menopause, according to new research data.
WikiCell targets Louvre as site for first outlet
A snack bar next to the Musée de Louvre in Paris will be the site of the first outlet selling products in edible packaging from WikiCell Designs, the company behind the concept.
Mercola selects Capsugel’s Licaps Capsule Technology for Krill Oil Line
Supplement manufacturer Mercola.com has selected Capsugel for formulation support and dosage delivery for its krill oil line and other supplements.
Chinese authorities approve Nestlé’s Pfizer Nutrition acquisition
Nestlé's $11.85bn (€9bn) acquisition of Pfizer Nutrition has been given the go-ahead by anti-trust authorities in China – taking the “strategic” takeover a step closer to completion.
Glanbia unveils €21m whey protein isolate plant investment
Glanbia has unveiled a €21m whey protein isolate (WPI) investment at its Dairy Ingredients Ireland (DII) Ballyragget facility – the Irish dairy giant’s latest expansion effort driven by the up-coming milk quota abolition.
‘Probiotics’ term to go after December 14, 2012?
The probiotics sector is at different stages of readiness, and embracing different approaches, to EU health claim laws that appear to rule the very word ‘probiotic’ a non-authorised, implied health claim from next month.
Multivitamins may not benefit heart disease risk, but 'don't forget the aim and other potential benefits of supplements'
A daily multivitamin may not reduce the risk of developing heart disease for a healthy population of men, according to data from the Physicians’ Health Study (PHS) II study.
UK rules against slimming gum TV ads, despite EFSA approvals
The UK advertising watchdog has ruled against a TV campaign for a slimming gum even though some of the claims appeared to have won European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) approval.
AHPA suggests changes for Canadian TCM monograph
The American Herbal Products Association has suggested changes to a Canadian government draft monograph on Tradition Chinese Medicine and recommends a more thorough process to review the document, the group said recently.
Trendwatch: What's new in energy drinks?
The energy drink market is the fastest growing segment of the European soft drinks industry, so how are newcomers looking to get in on the action?