Norwegian food agency: Double vitamin D RDI in supplements
Vitamin D daily recommended intakes (RDI) should be doubled from 10 to 20 μg/day, for the entire population, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has concluded.
Archives for March 1, 2013
Botanical Adulterants Program hits milestone of over 100 supporters
The goal of ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Program to reduce, ‘perhaps even eliminate’, some of the adulteration in the market is edging closer as the program reaches the impressive milestone of having more than 100 underwriters and endorsers.
Golden Omega gets IFFO certification for ‘responsible’ omega-3 supplies
The International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organization (IFFO) has certified Golden Omega for it s responsibility in how the company harvests ocean fish for its omega-3 oils and produces a pure finished product.
BioExx’s canola proteins: ‘Wholly comparable to soy protein isolate’
Protein hydrolysates and isolates from canola are ‘wholly comparable to soy protein isolate’ for amino acid bioavailability in humans, says a new study from Germany.
Dispatches from the 6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition
Nuts: From candy to nutritional dynamite... 'Few foods have experienced such a renaissance', says scientist
Nuts are good sources of healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They also pack a fairly weighty caloric punch. However, epidemiological data consistently shows that high nut consumption is associated with lower incidence of...
Naturex-DBS launches organic cranberry powder to US market
Botanical extract giant Naturex-DBS has launched a USDA NOP certified organic cranberry powder to the US market, stating it is a logical extension of its cranberry powders range targeting urinary tract health.
Beehive Botanicals gets GMP warning letter despite clean bill of health from NSF
Beehive Botanicals Inc. has received an FDA Warning Letter even though the company had received a successful GMP audit by NSF International and had NSF review the changes it made to its operations to address FDA concerns.
Nicole Kidman and a focus on research & quality: Swisse Wellness outlines strategy behind ambitious US expansion
Swisse Wellness – Australia’s #1 multivitamin brand – is hitting US mass retail with 15 of its top-selling products available in Walgreens, and aims of $0.5 billion in sales by 2015.
Oxfam thanks food industry for ‘bland’ and ‘complacent’ response to damning CSR report
Oxfam will step up its campaign to improve the treatment of people and resources that form part of the supply chain of the world’s biggest food conglomerates, after it cast industry responses to its damning Behind the Brands report as ‘bland’ and...
High iron intake may help to protect against PMS: Study
Women who consume a diet rich in iron are up to 40% less likely to develop PMS than those who consume low amounts, say researchers.
Editor's viewpoint
Gulfood: The whole world eyes a slice of the Middle Eastern pie
FoodNavigator was among the hordes at Gulfood in Dubai this week, joining a huge international crowd, which squeezed its way past stands from 110 countries over the past four days.
Benegut extract improves gastrointestinal discomfort in healthy people, says Vital Solutions
Daily supplementation with Vital Solutions’ Benegut extract blend could help to support gastrointestinal health in healthy people, according to new scientific data.