Dietitians name and shame three worst diets for 2013
With the resolution season in full flow, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) has revealed what its members consider to be the three worst formulated diets that weightwatchers can adopt.
Archives for January 7, 2013
Majority of caffeine-containing supplements have inaccurate labels, claims study
Fewer than half the caffeine supplements sold on military installations accurately list the amount of caffeine they contain, according to a new study.
Asparagus waste: new nutrient extraction method
Researchers are investigating the commercial potential of a process for extracting nutritional ingredients from asparagus waste for use in functional food products.
Study warns against sale of ‘toxic’ algae supplements
The sale of algae supplements containing A. flos-aquae is ‘highly questionable’ warn researchers, as they identify toxins in every commercially available product in Germany.
NDIs, GMPs, FSMA: The regulation scene in 2013
GMPs, NDIs and FSMA will top the list of most-frequently mentioned acronyms in the regulatory sphere for dietary supplements and functional food ingredient companies in the coming year, industry experts agree.
Euromonitor: Global economy to improve in 2013, Europe to struggle
The global economy is set to improve in 2013 – but Europe will continue to struggle, according to analysis from Euromonitor International.
Kaneka hikes CoQ10 prices as Mitsubishi exits market
Longtime CoQ10 supplier Kaneka has announced a price increase in advance of competitor’s Mitsubishi’s exit from the market.
‘Intriguing’ study shows heart health benefits of omega-3-rich yogurt
Daily consumption of omega-3-fortified yogurt may help boost heart health, says a new study that may ‘intrigue CPG companies to begin or continue their formulation efforts’.
Synteract cites global expansion as driver for HCR takeover
Synteract will add trial capacity in Europe, Israel and South America through the acquisition of Munich-based Harrison Clinical Research. (HCR).
Probiotic society disputes research bias accusations
The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) has refuted accusations that probiotic researchers under-report negative or neutral results due to corporate interest.