Organic consumers not bothered by health claims: Study
Principled organic shoppers are not put off by the presence of health claims, German and Danish researchers have found.
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Boost Buddy takes EFSA health claims to the youth
An Irish firm has created a range of customisable food supplements built on approved European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims aimed specifically at 18-34 year olds – a group not known to consume a lot of supplements.
Infant formula deals 'may' have broken Chinese anti-monopoly laws, Biostime admits
In the midst of an investigation into the pricing practices employed by it and other infant formula manufacturers in China, Biostime has admitted that the terms of its agreements with distributors “may” have broken anti-trust laws.
Ingredient suppliers ‘missing the point’ with social media
Ingredient manufacturers should interact more closely with end consumers on social media – and stop delegating communication on ingredients to end product marketers, says Euromonitor.
Thorne Research teams up with Chromadex to take Niagen to healthcare-practitioner channel
Thorne Research has agreed a three-year marketing deal to take Chromadex’s Niagen-branded nicotinamide riboside into a series of first-to-market products for the healthcare-practitioner channel.
Stratum touts fat replacement benefits of kiwifruit paste ingredient
Stratum Nutrition will be highlighting its ApuraGreen ingredient—a kiwi fruit paste functional food ingredient—at the upcoming IFT show. The company will present application studies showing the ingredient’s effectiveness in replacing fat as well as...
Iodine and essential element levels lower in organic milk, says study
Levels of iodine and other essential trace elements, including zinc and selenium, are lower in organic milk than in conventionally-produced milk, a team of Spanish researchers has discovered.
Probiotics may ‘counter obesity and diabetes’: NIH study
A daily dose of probiotics may prevent weight gain and insulin resistance in mice, says a new study from scientists at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) with implications for obesity and diabetes.
Betaine boosted sports drinks backed to enhance athletic performance: Study
One week of supplementation with the nutrient betaine as part of a sports drink can help to boost athletic power and performance by around six percent, according to new research in sprint cyclists.
Biothera puts Wellmune immunity ingredient into straws meant for milk
Biothera has placed its Wellmune WGP immune health ingredient into another market with the release of Unistraw Tubulars Immunity Straws. The straws are meant for use with milk and feature a passion fruit flavor.