Gazpacho could help to lower blood pressure, says study
Regular consumption of cold gazpacho soup can help to battle high blood pressure and cut heart disease risk, say researchers.
Archives for January 3, 2013
Belgians form healthy ingredients collective
The Belgian ingredient firms including Kitozyme, Cosucra and Galactic that united under one banner in June last year say their quality seal will be ready for use by its 11 members by the time Vitafoods Europe is held in May in Geneva.
Innophos expands nutraceutical footprint with Triarco acquisition
Innophos Holdings has expanded its nutraceutical capabilities with the acquisition of privately held ingredient manufacturer Triaco Industries, the company announced Wednesday.
Sweet Outlook 2013: Part Two
Healthy chocolate and the future for commodities
Chocolate will gain more traction as a health food in the coming year as cocoa grinds shift to Asia and the sugar deregulation debate rages on. ConfectioneryNews.com’s 2013 predictions part two.
Multivitamins don’t increase mortality risk: New meta-analysis
A daily multivitamin does not increase the risk of death, says a new meta-analysis from Australia that supports the safety of the supplements and challenges previous controversial analyses.
EU medical devices route tempts article 13 health claim losers
European Union medicines agencies are reporting increasing numbers of ‘medical device’ applications for food supplement products rejected under strict EU health claim laws.
Could ‘controversial’ pharma court ruling provide ‘wiggle room’ for off-label dietary supplement marketing?
A recent ruling by the US appeals court protecting free-speech relating to off-label use of pharmaceuticals may have ‘far reaching effects’ for the nutritional supplement business, says a leading industry figure.
New Canadian caffeine limits part of growing pressure on energy drink sector
The energy beverage sector had a lively 2012, marked by a high-profile wrongful death suit against Monster Beverage Co., some high-profile negative press and even higher-profile attacks from a pair of US Senators. 2013 is shaping up, if anything, to be...
CRN kicks off year-long 40th anniversary celebrations
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is celebrating its 40th anniversary year, hailing its growth and contribution to the success of the dietary supplements industry in the US and beyond.