B vitamins may boost colorectal health: Study
Increased intakes of vitamin B6 and riboflavin (B2) are associated with a 20% reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer, says a new study.
Archives for January 4, 2013
Yeast beta-glucan shows benefits for ragweed allergy sufferers
Supplements of the beta-glucan based ingredient Wellmune WGP may reduce symptoms and severity of ragweed allergy, and boost overall ‘quality of life’, says a new study.
UK government emphasises flexibility in health claim wording
The UK Department of Health (DoH) has issued health claims guidance that makes it clear official European Union wordings are flexible but warns companies not to go too far.
beveragedaily.com predictions for 2013: part two
Rockin’ riffs that could drive the drinks biosphere in 2013: Part 2
Tune in to the second part of BeverageDaily.com’s beverage industry predictions for 2013, from interactive packaging going pop to energy drinks feeling the heat in the mosh pit.
Champion joins ranks of full spectrum sports nutrition providers
Another player has entered the arena of companies offering full-spectrum sports nutrition lines with the launch of Champion Nutrition’s new “ambition based” line of powdered protein products and supporting supplements.
New USP standards will help stevia formulators cut costs, improve accuracy
New testing standards for steviol glycosides and caffeine announced by the United States Phamacopeial Convention (USP) will help the formulators of products containing those ingredients cut costs and improve efficiency, a USP official said.
Re-forming resveratrol: Bioavailability issues are no more as researchers reveal metabolites regenerate
Metabolites from the break-down of resveratrol have been shown to come together and regenerate the compound inside living cells, leaving researchers questioning whether worries over bioavailability are relevant.
Food shoppers are women, marketers are men: Houston, we have a problem…
It is well known that most food shoppers are women, but does the food industry get that in its marketing? Not really, says female marketing expert, author and CEO of The Female Factor, Bridget Brennan.
Protein co-precipitate advances offer industry benefits
Advances in protein co-precipitation technology offer powerful ways to improve the use of protein rich raw materials, oil seed meals and byproducts, according to a study in Food and Bioproducts Processing.
Fresh orange juice will help consumers meet fruit intake targets: Researchers
Moderate consumption of 100% orange juice should be encouraged by policy makers to help the public meet national recommendations for fruit intake, say researchers.
FDA creates new NDIN and structure function docket formats
The Food and Drug Administration has created new dockets for new dietary ingredient notifications (NDINs) and structure-function claim notification letters.
FDA approves first orally administered botanical drug
For the first time, FDA has approved an orally administered botanical as a new drug, the American Botanical Council reports.
Chinese formula grab leaves Australian shelves empty
Stores in Australia are fighting to replenish stocks of infant formula following an unprecedented surge in demand from Chinese customers wary of the safety of products at home.
Diet and depression: New studies should follow CVD research models, researchers argue
Future studies into diet and depression should follow the research models used by those investigating how dietary factors affect heart disease risk, say researchers.
Maltitol best carrier for inulin in prebiotic milk chocolate
Sugar-free milk chocolate can carry functional properties with inulin best by using sugar substitute maltitol, according to a study.
DAIRYREPORTER.COM 2013 PREDICTIONS
What to expect in 2013 – DairyReporter.com predictions for the year ahead
Well…..wasn’t 2012 an eventful year for the dairy industry. Milk prices were up and down, Western dairy processors were forced to look East for growth opportunities, and even Coca-Cola tried to get in on the popularity of value-added dairy. But will...