Archives for July 7, 2013

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Insect protein ‘similar to conventional meat’

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

The crude protein content in several edible insect species is similar to that in conventional meat products according to a new study from Wageningen University, which adds to a mounting body of research on the potential of insect protein.

SME concerns raised at European Parliament botanicals workshop

By Shane STARLING

More than 70 stakeholders attended a botanicals workshop in the European Parliament’s Brussels offices last week as the heat increases to resolve regulatory ambiguity across the EU for herbal products - especially that ambiguity's impact on SMEs.

Curcumin may protect premature infants' lungs: Study

By Nathan Gray

Intake of curcumin – the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour – may provide long-term protection against potentially deadly lung damage in premature infants, according to new research.

MegaFood gets first Non-GMO Project verifications

By Hank Schultz

Whole foods supplement manufacturer FoodState has achieved Non-GMO Project verification on five of its MegaFood products.  It’s a challenging standard for supplement manufacturers to meet, said FoodState CEO Robert Craven.

UK diabetes herb bust symptomatic of wider malaise?

By Shane Starling

A herbal product making diabetes claims in the UK has drawn the attention of the medicines regulator there, but the policing of herbal supplement products needs further examination, says the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH).

Danone Dumex cuts Chinese infant formula prices by up to 20%

By Mark ASTLEY

Dumex – Danone’s infant nutrition business in Asia – has announced plans to reduce the price of its infant formula products in China by up to 20% in response to an investigation into its and other manufacturers’ pricing practices in the country.