DHA-rich canola oil shows significant heart health benefits
A diet supplemented with beverages formulated with DHA-rich omega-3 oil may significantly improve HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure, says a new study.
Archives for June 24, 2014
Consumers seek out ‘natural’, ‘locally grown’ on product labels: survey
When shopping for food, two-thirds of US consumers look for “locally grown” on labels, while 59% check to see if the products they’re buying are natural, according to a survey from Consumer Reports National Research Center.
Korean health supplements body joins Iadsa
The Korea Health Supplements Association (KHSA) is the latest body to join Iadsa, the International Alliance of Dietary/ Food Supplement Associations.
From the Vitafoods Europe 2014 vault
Mooted novel food changes will open exotic fruit doors in EU
Exotic and functional fruits and vegetables like cashew nut fruit, chu chu and their extracts are set for an easier passage into European Union markets if mooted simplifications to EU Novel Foods laws come to fruition, according to a UK-based expert.
Mass-market gum makers unmoved by functional ingredients, says Fertin Pharma
Private label gum maker Fertin Pharma says that mass-market gum makers are content with existing health claims on sugar free gum and are unconcerned about boosting the effects through added ingredients.
Analyst: Algae offers excellent opportunities for salt replacement in bread
Algae could be a valuable replacement to salt in bread but price and negative perception issues must be overcome, according to Pinar Hosafci, Euromonitor International food analyst.