French oligosaccharide specialist wins €5m VC funding
French pea starch player Olygose has won a €5m cash injection from three venture capitalists (VC) as the firm seeks to build markets outside western Europe, with the US and Asia key targets.
Archives for January 27, 2015
Maximum VMS lobbying battle brews in European parliaments
The supplement and pharmaceutical sectors are ramping up lobbying efforts of new and old Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) – and beyond – to act on the decades-long EU impasse over maximum permitted levels (MPLs) of nutrients in food supplements...
Coffee is the new sunscreen? Study links consumption to reduced melanoma risk
Researchers suggest drinking four or more cups of coffee a day could decrease the risk of melanoma by 20%, saying it is possible that the drink has a ‘protective role’ against UVB-induced skin cancer.
Oatmeal for breakfast may increase satiety and mean a lower calorie lunch
Consumption of oatmeal, rather than ready-to-eat-cereal, at breakfast may result in greater feelings of fullness and lower calorie intake at lunch, especially in overweight people, says research backed by PepsiCo owned Quaker Oats.
Unilever builds science to support microvascular benefits of theaflavins
Capsules containing catechins from tea may ‘moderately’ boost microvascular function in healthy adults, says a new study from Unilever that supports the circulatory benefits of black tea.
Supplement industry has changed and now our advice reflects that: Sweden
The Swedish National Food Agency (SLV) has released its first manual on best food supplement practice – something it says responds to the increasingly complex nature of the growing sector.
Green tea extract may boost ‘metabolic efficiency’ and help endurance training: Human data
Supplements of green tea extract may enhance performance in active men by improving metabolic efficiency and economy, says a new study.
Expert foresees savvy supplement companies offering both GMO-free and 'made with GM technology' brands
Opponents of the labeling of genetically modified ingredients have spent millions to defeat the various state ballot measures on the issue. At least as far as dietary supplements are concerned, that money was spent out of a misguided fear, said one...