Functional broccoli may lower cholesterol
A functional variety of broccoli with a high glucoraphanin content - the vegetable's 'healthy' compound - may reduce cholesterol by altering the body's fat-synthesising signal pathways.
Archives for April 8, 2015
GNC responds to industry questions about its NY AG deal with open letter from CEO
Mike Archbold, CEO of GNC, has issued an open letter to the industry explaining its position in the wake of industry questions and criticism following the announcement that it had reached an agreement with the NY Attorney General.
Shifting demands: Where will the growth in healthy foods come from?
With an ever increasing consumer demand for healthier food products, many within the industry are asking where the growth in healthy foods will come from.
US web retailer pumps EU distribution as gym community swells
US site Bodybuilding.com has opened its first UK distribution centre to better cater to its customer base in Europe - part of a community that includes 25 million unique visitors to its websites each month.
Dispatches from Food Vision, Cannes
‘What I already drink – but better!’ What can functional beverages offer consumers?
Consumers are keen to learn more about beverage ingredients, which is good news for the functional drink category, suggest beverage entrepreneurs.
Cheese: The latest piece of the French paradox puzzle?
The body digests fermented dairy products like cheese differently from butter, leading researchers to suggest this may be another reason behind the French paradox.
“The new EC has spoken of better regulation and growth so we trust them to consider our position and argumentation."
IPA gathers forces in Brussels; seeks EC ear
The just-formed European iteration of the International Probiotics Association (IPA) has met for the first time at its new Brussels base with Danone, Dupont-Danisco, Chr Hansen, Yakult, Probi and Lallemand all in attendance.
Omega-3 supplementation could offer MCI benefits: Pilot study
Supplementation with a drink containing 2000 mg of omega-3 and mixed botanicals could have ‘significant’ immune and biochemical effects in people that have minor cognitive impairment (MCI), new research suggests.
$16 million fine levied in FTC's acai fake websites case won't end misuse of 3rd party info, observer says
The Federal Trade Commission has secured a $16 million fine against a vendor and its parent company who helped put up fake news websites that hawked the benefits of weight loss products based on acai. While the fine may signal last act in this highly...