News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Several studies have suggested that global food production needs to double by 2050 if we are to feed a growing population – but this will not be possible if current trends continue, according to new research.
Chia oil can safely enter EU markets for the first time as long as potential allergenic effects are labelled, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has concluded in a draft EU novel foods opinion.
Swedish probiotics specialist BioGaia has taken 100% control of probiotic drop producer TwoPac for €3.5m. It previously had a 50% stake in the 11-year-old fellow Swedish firm.
The US House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has sent a stern message to the Food and Drug Administration on the subject of the draft New Dietary Ingredients guidance. The message in a nutshell: Get a move on.
Social media is an extremely powerful brand-building tool that engages consumers, but it can also be a platform for strong business relationships and revenue generation, an expert says.
Special edition: All-natural: How clean is your label?
Consumer preference for natural flavors - seen in market research data – does not always translate into product purchasing, but the future still looks very rosy for natural flavors, say industry experts.
Next Pharmaceuticals has bolstered its heart health portfolio with the purchase of the ingredient Sytrinol from KGK Synergize.