Functional dairy: Milk is 'ideal platform' for bioactive polyphenol delivery, finds study
Milk could act as the ideal protective carrier for bioactive nutrients such as the polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), say researchers.
Archives for January 8, 2014
Natural astaxanthin suppliers form trade organization to help differentiate their ingredients from synthetics
Three suppliers of astaxanthin derived from algae have announced plans to band to together to form an ingredient-specific trade organization to publicize the benefits of their ingredients and highlight the differences from other forms on the market. The...
Pepsi busted for Naked antioxidant ambition
Pepsi-owned Naked Juice has been told to remove the term 'antioxidant’ from its marketing materials as the UK advertising watchdog demonstrates its EU law enforcement bite.
Nestlé links with US human cell supplier to advance nutrition research
Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) has inked a deal with a Wisconsin-based biotech firm that will keep it in supply of human brain and liver cells for nutrition testing purposes with a focus on drinks, smoothies and other products...
Sports drink ad claims attacked
A Lucozade Sport ad campaign has been slammed by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for falling foul of European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims rules.
FDA 'respectfully declines' judges' plea for it to determine if GMOs belong in all-natural products
The FDA has written to three federal judges handling civil cases vs food manufacturers over natural claims to “respectfully decline” their request to come to an administrative determination of whether GMOs belong in ‘all-natural’ foods.
KD Pharma expects to triple revenue in US within the two years with new Nutribiolink partnership
Germany’s KD Pharma is targeting strong growth in the US dietary supplements market after finalizing an agreement with Nutribiolink to commercialize its patented high-grade fish oils in the US.
Industry figures commend FTC’s Operation Failed Resolution
The US Federal Trade Commission’s new initiative to crack down on deceptive advertising practices for weight loss or management reinforces the importance of responsible marketing, say leading industry figures.
Marketers of genetically customized nutritional supplements agree to settle with FTC
GeneLink, Inc. and its former subsidiary, foru International Corp, have agreed to settle charges from the US Federal Trade Commission of deceptive advertising for claims that their personalized nutritional supplements treat diabetes, heart disease,...