Probiotics can improve blood pressure: 9-study review
Long-term probiotics consumption may control blood pressure, says a research review in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.
Archives for July 24, 2014
EFSA proposes cut in maximum infant, follow-on formula protein levels
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended slashing maximum protein levels in infant and follow-on formula, citing a lack of evidence supporting the need for such high protein intake.
Canadian firm Naturally Splendid latest to get into Colorado CBD game
Canadian company Naturally Splendid, which has long experience in hemp production, is the latest to move toward marketing a dietary supplement based on cannabidiol (CBD), a non-narcotic fraction of the cannabis sativa plant.
Omega Protein takes issue with 'success' of menhaden limits
Ben Landry, director of public affairs for Omega Protein corporation, took issue with the way a Pew Charitable Trusts writer characterized the menhaden fishing quotas that have been place for the past year. The quotas have not been uniformly enforced...
Tate & Lyle miss first-quarter profit target
Ingredients giant Tate & Lyle has said that group operating profit from Q1 fell below expectation after it was hit by poor weather and exchange rates.
Folates not folic acid for flour fortification, urge researchers
New findings that the body is less efficient at metabolising folic acid than natural folates could inform policy-making decisions as the UK government considers mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid.
Beyond the focus group? Next generation concept testing
Instant.ly app takes concept testing to next level with real-time feedback from target shoppers ... as they shop
A new mobile app enabling CPG companies to get instant feedback on new product concepts from target consumers while they are grocery shopping will slash the time and money spent on testing new ideas, claims consumer insights expert uSamp.
Southeast Asia
Malaysians still bugged about eating insects
Many Southeast Asians might wonder what all the fuss is all about as the insect ingredient industry looks at ways to make dietary bugs more enticing to Western consumers.
Japanese-Swedish supplier ‘disappointed’ by ‘unexpected’ EFSA astaxanthin verdict
Fuji Chemical-owned astaxanthin specialist AstaReal has emphasised differences in the types of the carotenoid not accounted for in a recent EFSA refusal to back intakes at 4 mg a day in the European Union.