Cocoa improves cognitive health
Cocoa flavanols can play an important role in maintaining cognitive health in ageing consumers, a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has claimed.
Archives for February 19, 2015
Special edition: Botanicals
Huge potential for botanicals in energy drinks
Consumers are looking for alternatives to artificial caffeine, meaning even greater opportunities for botanicals in the energy drink market, with small start-ups leading the way.
Linoleic acid metabolite backed to battle intestinal inflammation
A microbial metabolite of linoleic acid known as HYA could help to improve intestinal inflammation linked to inflammatory bowl diseases (IBDs), say researchers.
Mead Johnson to expand US infant formula capacity to meet online Chinese demand
Mead Johnson Nutrition plans to boost its US infant formula manufacturing capabilities to supply the e-commerce channels opening up between the US and China.
UNPA unveils insurance plan offering enhanced coverage for companies that clear high quality bar
The United Natural Products Alliance has announced a new insurance program designed especially for the needs of the dietary supplements industry. The program takes a detailed look at company operations in the rate setting process and qualifying for the...
DGAC: Public and private sectors must work together to achieve a population-wide culture of health
Dietary Guidelines for Americans should factor in sustainability, says DGAC report
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) – an panel of experts tasked with developing recommendations about what Americans should eat – has submitted its report to the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA),...
‘Regular black tea may be relevant for cardiovascular protection’: Unilever study
Black tea may help lower blood pressure for people with elevated levels, says a new study from Unilever R&D that adds to the potential health benefits of the beverage and its constituents.
Innophos' sales down 1% for 2014 on supply bottleneck, soft demand
Specialty phosphate producer Innophos experienced a sales decline both for its fourth quarter of 2014 and well as for the entire year. Soft market conditions were to blame as well as a continued issue with the supply of purified phosphoric acid (PPA),...
Nestlé profits jump despite slow growth
Nestlé missed its growth estimate for 2014 and has forecast around 5% growth for 2015 – at the low end of its previous target of 5-6%.
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Licorice extract may help protect skin from UV stress
Licorice extract may help protect human skin cells against UV damage by upping production of protective antioxidants, according to German researchers.