Nestlé plans to sell underperforming brands
Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke told an investor meeting on Tuesday that the company intended to divest some of its brands and shake up its portfolio.
Archives for October 1, 2013
Fonterra, Danone in talks to resolve WPC botulism dispute
Fonterra has denied it has “any legal liability” to Danone in relation to its recent whey protein concentrate (WPC) contamination scare, despite being in talks with the French dairy giant over the possible payment of compensation.
Dr Oz effect's dark side: Booming demand opens door for adulterated, synthetic astaxanthin
The Dr Oz Show has been a boon for the natural products and dietary supplements industries. It has brought awareness to many less well-known ingredients, boosting usage and sales and, if the efficacy of the ingredients matches the claims, presumably...
Synthetic versions of natural ingredients with NDI notifications crop up in marketplace
The question whether an NDI notification opens the door for follow on ingredients has yet to be definitively answered. But sources say the question is a lot clearer when the putative follow on ingredient might not even be the same thing.
Prebiotic fibre could induce 'profound metabolic changes'
Prebiotic short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) could modify metabolism through their effect on intestinal microbiota, which could prove helpful for type 2 diabetics, research has claimed.
Finnish synephrine ban ‘based on unsubstantiated conjecture’: Academic
A dossier of scientific data that convinced Health Canada and Intertek Cantox of the safety of bitter orange extract, synephrine, has been sent to Finnish authorities which recently banned weight loss products containing the stimulant, along with caffeine.
Vitamin D3 therapy’ may offer MS hope: Mouse data
A single dose of calcitriol, the active hormone form of vitamin D, followed by ongoing vitamin D supplementation could help to halt the progression of multiple sclerosis, according to new research in mice.
Danone, Müller, Yoplait, Emmi, Lactalis Nestlé launch UK Yogurt Council
Leading yogurt manufacturers, Danone, Emmi, Lactalis Nestlé, Yoplait, and Müller, have joined forces to launch the first UK industry body dedicated to promoting the nutritional benefits of yogurt.
FDA unable to support the majority of its food safety & nutrition activities following shutdown
The activities of the US Food and Drug Administration including routine inspections of facilities and the monitoring of imports have ceased following the government shutdown.
NOW Foods: Our entire food line will be non-GMO by year’s end
Natural foods manufacturer NOW Foods has made the commitment to have over 170 products – its entire food line - non-GMO by the end of 2013.
ATP supplement may boost muscular adaptations after resistance exercise: Study
Combining resistance training with supplements formulated with the branded ingredient Peak ATP may prevent declines in performance and boost muscle mass and strength, say results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study.
Mitsubishi's open letter to industry on PQQ
Dear colleague, With a vested interest in the viability of the industry, we believe that you want to be well informed, and it is in that spirit that we are writing to you today.