Black tea compounds show blood pressure benefits: Human data
Three cups of flavonoid-rich black tea per day may reduce the variability in blood pressure at night, says a new clinical trial.
Archives for April 4, 2013
Hair science workshop focus at in-cosmetics
With ever-changing trends and consumer demands, the in-cosmetics event in Paris will dedicate a workshop to the latest innovations in cosmetic hair science.
FSMA guidance document serves as reminder to make sure facilities are registered
A new guidance document made public by the Food and Drug Administration serves as a reminder to industry to review their FSMA registration status, experts say.
Multiple emulsions backed for functional food development
Better use of multiple emulsion systems could help industry to develop better functional foods by reducing levels of fat, sugar and salt whilst also providing ways to incorporate bioactive compounds, researchers say.
South African Pfizer Nutrition re-brand will create ‘viable competitor’ to Nestlé – anti-trust authority
The 20-year re-branding period imposed on Nestlé’s newly-acquired Pfizer Nutrition infant formula brands in South Africa will create a “viable competitor” to Nestlé in the long term, the country's Competition Tribunal has claimed.
ESM's NEM ingredient gets nationwide distribution with Jamieson joint care supplement launch
ESM Technologies has scored a big win with a nationwide launch by Jamieson Laboratories of a joint care product that uses its patented NEM eggshell membrane ingredient.
Olive polyphenols play ‘key role’ in learning and memory processes: Animal data
A natural extract made from olive polyphenols could help to increase learning and memory processes by increasing levels of important proteins in the brain, according to new research in rodents.
PepsiCo seeks to patent novel high-protein nutrition beverages in 4floz ‘hydration units’ as protein craze gathers pace
An international patent application filed by PepsiCo last September - and published yesterday - reveals the firm is seeking to patent high-protein nutrition beverages in 4floz ‘hydration units’ containing alpha-lactalbumin, whey protein hydrolysates,...