Nutritionist: more imaginative fish NPD needed
More creative use of oily fish in new product development (NPD) would help increase its consumption to advised levels, according to a prominent nutritionist.
Archives for June 9, 2013
Epax chief: ‘We are the last of the big omega-3 independents’
Epax CEO Ola Snove thinks the €2bn BASF and DSM buying frenzy that saw many major suppliers consolidated in their hands is ultimately a good thing for the €20bn+ sector – but its independence remains valued at Epax.
Monumental for maintenance of health? New study shows fish oil may boost heart health by influencing mental stress
The heart health benefits of fish oil may be partly linked to its ability to blunt the detrimental cardiovascular effects of mental stress, says a new study from Michigan Technological University.
'Making malnutrition history': EU unveils €3.5 billion nutrition package
The European Union has pledged to spend an 'unprecedented' €3.5 billion on improving battling malnutrition accross the globe, reveals Commissioner Piebalgs.
Denomega gains Friend of the Sea certification
Denomega’s omega-3 cod liver oil processing plant in Leknes, Norway, has been certified by sustainable fishing watchdog, Friend of the Sea.
Yoghurt group lobbies EC over probiotic labelling ban
An industry group that includes Danone and Dupont-Danisco as members has written to the European Commission to reinstate the use of the EU-banned term ‘probiotic’ on products across the bloc.
Science brief
Weight loss leads to significant gut microbiota changes
Gastric bypass surgery can boost the richness of the gut microbiota and increase the number of associations between gut microbiota and genes in fat tissue, says a new study that deepens our understanding of how gut bacteria may influence weight.
Food firms should encourage nutrient-rich diets for women: BNF
Food manufacturers should encourage women to eat nutrient-rich diets after the British Nutrition Foundation’s (BNF) latest Task Force Report proved women’s diets before and during pregnancy can affect an infant’s health.
Resveratrol may support healthy blood circulation in obese adults: Study
Daily supplements of resveratrol may boost blood flow and support heart health, says a new study using DSM’s Resvida product.