Could plant biotechnology help breed prebiotic-rich food crops?
A targeted approach to breeding food crops that are rich in prebiotic carbohydrates such as fructans and inulin could promote health and aid in beating malnutrition, say researchers.
Archives for January 19, 2015
Evolva and Cargill partner on new fermentation-derived ingredients project
Swiss firm Evolva Holding and Cargill have signed an agreement to co-develop a “sustainable, customisable, and cost-effective fermentation production process” to produce new food and beverage ingredients.
Supplement shows promising results in cognition, mood in large scale study
A recent large scale study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease confirms earlier results for a nutraceutical formulation branded as Perceptiv in showing improved performance on standardized tests and improved mood for subjects diagnosed with...
Dannon targets US 'struggling dieter' with Light & Fit protein shakes
The Dannon Company has launched a low-fat protein shake for the "struggling dieter" under its existing Light & Fit yogurt brand.
Join the free FoodNavigator-Asia infant nutrition forum on Wednesday
On Wednesday, January 21 FoodNavigator-Asia will be holding its first free online forum under the banner "Red flags and white gold: Marketing infant formula in Asia-Pacific". Join us as a panel of experts debates the vital subject of how the food...
EFSA caffeine opinion is not a green light
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) safety assessment on caffeine is not necessarily a green light for high caffeine consumption or for long-stalled health claims, according to industry commentators.
Personality of the Year 2014: 'When you’re working for the EU it has to be innovative'
Jan-Willem Van der Kamp from TNO has been voted as BakeryandSnacks’ Personality of the Year 2014 for his leadership on HealthBread - an EU project to develop healthier breads.
Cambridge Commodities: “There was no contamination in any of the tested products or ingredients.”
Mountain Fuel drink maker says ‘doped’ products tested clean
The third party manufacturer of the Mountain Fuel sports drink that has been blamed in a UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) independent panel ruling for the ‘inadvertent’ steroid doping of two Welsh track Olympians, says the products were tested after the UKAD...
Aker says MSC recertification eliminates any lingering doubts on sustainability of krill
Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest single harvester of krill, says a renewed Marine Stewardship Council certification of its Antarctic fishery should finally put sustainability concerns about its operations to rest.
Kyowa Hakko’s Sustamine may boost reaction time post-exercise: Study
Taking L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine after endurance exercise may increase an athletes’ reaction times and cognitive function when compared to no hydration, says a new study using Kyowa Hakko’s Sustamine ingredient.
‘A very limited analysis of the scientific literature’: Expert slams EFSA’s CLA decision & concerns
The recent negative opinion from EFSA for CLA and weight management is “frustrating” and questions raised over the safety of the ingredient “contradict the science supporting the biological activities of CLA”, a leading researcher tells NutraIngredients-USA.