Promising growth forecast for Swiss biotech firm Evolva
Swiss-based biotech Evolva is on target to launch a raft of products over the next few years on the back of recent successes.
Archives for April 10, 2014
Elafin for gluten toxicity faces GMO hurdle, says chief scientist
A protein that could help fight celiac disease gut symptoms may struggle to overcome strict EU rules on genetically modified organisms, says the research director of the institute behind the project.
INNOBEV GLOBAL SOFT DRINKS CONGRESS: FINAL THOUGHTS
‘Functional beverage belief is back’: Zenith International chair
Zenith International chairman Richard Hall tells BeverageDaily.com that he thinks the beverage industry is regaining its faith in functional products.
Glucosamine could increase lifespan by mimicking effects of 'low-carb diet': Animal data
Supplementation with glucosamine could increase longevity by up to 10%, according to new animal research that suggests the compound may have similar metabolic effects as a calorie-restricted or low-carb diet.
Dewmar’s FDA warning letter a ‘no-brainer’: food and drug attorney
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Dewmar International BMC Inc., alleging that despite labeling its Lean Slow Motion…Potion beverage as a dietary supplement, the manufacturer is representing it as a conventional food...
Aussie rules football league criticised for its stance on supplements
The Australian Football League’s release last month of a new list of prohibited treatments has been criticised by the country’s main complementary healthcare body for its claim that supplements are unproven.
Climate change and rising CO2 will reduce quality of food
Elevated levels of carbon dioxide can block plants' absorption of nitrates, leading to foods and crops with a reduced nutritional quality, new field trials have found.
Natural astaxanthin group’s questioning of synthetic astaxanthin quality met with strong DSM defense
The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA) has again questioned the quality and regulatory status of DSM’s synthetic astaxanthin ingredient, with new data reportedly showing ‘vastly inferior antioxidant potential’ compared with the natural,...
French watchdog: Over 50% of eye health supps contain illegal meso-zeaxanthin
Over half of eye health supplements on the French market fraudulently contained meso-zeaxanthin, a cheaper and unauthorised stereoisomer of regular zeaxanthin, according to a two-year investigation by a French watchdog.
Water, only better? AquaBall explodes into healthy hydration market for kids
Water is boring, soda is off limits, juices are nutrient-packed but sugary, and milk isn’t cool, so what do you put in your kids lunchbox?