'Mood foods' are on the rise, says Mintel
Consumers are looking for foods and drinks that influence how they feel, whether that’s a drink that helps them sleep, or an indulgent ice cream. Mintel’s global food science analyst Laura Jones explains.
Archives for December 10, 2013
Vitamins lobbying heats up as EU 2014 elections approach; documents leaked
The divisive and long-unresolved battle over maximum permitted levels (MPL) of vitamins and minerals in foods and food supplements in the EU intensified today with a UK based group leaking documents detailing lobbying intentions of a newly formed...
**COSMEGRAM** - Our monthly specialised cosmetics infogram
Datamonitor outlines skin care trends for Cosmetics Design
This month the market researcher's interactive report exclusively for Cosmetics Design readers is focused on the key consumer insights and product trends currently impacting the global skin care sector.
Thorne Research acquires personalized health data provider WellnessFX
Thorne Research, through its subsidiary Health Elements, has made a major stride into the arena of personalized nutrition with the acquisition of Wellness FX, a San-Francisco based company that helps customers manage their personal health data via a...
Are all forms of vitamin E needed for better mental function?
Low blood levels of all eight forms of vitamin E (four tocopherols and four tocotrienols) are linked to an increased risk of developing cognitive impairment, says a new study from Finland.
Tide turns on ‘West is best’ mind set
For Asia's home grown brands that have been working tirelessly to change the “West is best" mind-set with cosmetic consumers, it appears their efforts have paid off as the tide begins to turn...
Is krill more effective than fish oil for raising the omega-3 index?
Supplements containing krill oil may be more effective at raising levels of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA that accumulate in the red blood cells – the omega-3 index – than fish oil, says a new study from Enzymotec Ltd.
Probiotics during pregnancy and infancy no benefit for asthma: BMJ analysis
While consumption of probiotics may have health benefits, preventing childhood asthma is not one of them, according to new data published in the British Medical Journal.
Unilever’s Flora ad trouble spreads to Spain
The Spanish advertising authority, Autocontrol, has accused Unilever of misleading advertisement of its Flora pro-activ spread by failing to include a statement stipulating target audience and conditions of consumption of the cholesterol-lowering product...