Symrise set for Swedish probiotic takeover bid
German fragrance and flavours house Symrise has increased its stake in Swedish probiotics specialist Probi to 30.03%, and is now obliged under law to make a formal takeover bid.
Archives for January 13, 2014
EFSA health claim opinion
Get inulin! Northern European giants win EFSA claim for non-digestible carbs and glycaemia
The three giants of chicory-derived inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) supply have won a significant European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim approval linking non-digestible carbohydrates and improved blood glucose response.
Supplements shakedown part 2: Health claim medicine tastes better than expected
Last week, Peter Zambetti, director of global business development at Capsugel and chairman of the International Alliance of Dietary Supplement Associations (IADSA), discussed the impact of GMPs on the global health & nutrition (H&N) sector. In part 2 of...
Probiotics may benefit energy metabolism in obese people: Human data
Daily supplements of probiotics combined with an herbal preparation may improve obesity-related parameters, according to a new study from South Korea.
Advertising authority shows flexibility over health claims
The Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA’s) policing of EU health claims offers a ray of light to food firms looking to use them in advertising, according to Eversheds senior partner Owen Warnock.
Simpler blood test for vitamin D could enhance preventive care, developer says
In another way point in the personalized healthcare movement, Purity Labs of Portland, OR has announced the development of a vitamin D blood test that involves obtaining only small spots of blood applied to cards. The new test lowers costs, simplifies...
Groups devoted to legal ginseng trade blast History Channel show glorifying poaching
A History Channel ‘reality show’ that glorifies illegal ginseng poaching in Appalachia has raised alarms among groups that advocate for the responsible harvesting of the plant, among them United Plant Savers and the American Herbal Products Association.
Caffeine consumption could help to boost long-term memory: Study
Caffeine consumption could have a positive effect on long-term memory, according to new research that suggested the compound can enhance memories for at least up to 24 hours after it is consumed.