Tate & Lyle full year results sweetened by bulk ingredients
Food ingredients giant Tate & Lyle said it expects another year of profitable growth after the firm posted a 4% rise in full year profits.
Archives for May 29, 2013
EU Parliament set for June 11 vote on PARNUTS reform
The long-awaited reform of EU rules governing ‘special’ foods like baby and gluten-free foods, is imminent with a June 11 vote to mandate the changes – and most stakeholders satisfied with the likely ratification.
Misdiagnosed cow’s milk allergy in infants ‘potentially harmful’ - study
Parents and doctors must be more aware of the importance of objectively diagnosing milk allergies in infant to “prevent potential nutritional deficiencies,” according to a team of Israeli researchers.
Neptune begins reconstruction of plant destroyed by fire
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. has begun the reconstruction of its production facility in Sherbrooke, Québec that was destroyed by fire on Nov. 8, 2012.
Prebiotic infant formula yields breast milk-like infant microbiota: Study
Infant formula infused with prebiotic oligofructose-enriched inulin results in an infant microbiota that is closer to that of breast milk fed infants during the first four months of life, a study has found.
Significant action already taken to combat conflicts of interest, says EFSA
EFSA says it has already made significant changes to prevent future conflicts of interests arising, but adds that it will give ‘careful and detailed consideration’ to new recommendations made by the EU Ombudsman.
New chair promises to make UK supplements group more vocal
Current vice-chair Lynn Lord has replaced Martin Last as chair of the UK Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) and promised a communications review as well as consolidating core services.
More magnesium may slash heart disease risk by 30%: Harvard meta-analysis
Increased circulating levels of magnesium may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, says a new meta-analysis from Harvard School of Public Health supporting the heart health benefits of the mineral.
Amway continues massive manufacturing expansion with $81 million facility
MLM giant Amway has broken ground on an $81 million manufacturing and warehouse facility at its headquarters in Ada, MI. The 317,000 sq-ft. facility will manufacture some of the Nutrilite lines of vitamins and dietary supplements.
IASC takes issue with description of aloe used in research study
The International Aloe Science council has weighed in on an aloe science study that does not adequately characterize the ingredient in its description. The term “nondecolorized” should have been included so as not to mislead consumers, the group says.