Celebrating biodiversity with certified herbal teas
The first certified herbal teas in a biodiversity partnership have gone in sale in Germany this month.
Archives for May 27, 2015
Sweden to expand mandatory vitamin D fortification
The Swedish National Food Agency (NFA) has proposed an extension of the products subject to mandatory vitamin D fortification.
Higher fibre intake could cut diabetes risk
New research data, coupled with a fresh meta-analysis of previous studies, has added to evidence that increasing dietary fibre reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
Fenugreek extract may boost woman’s healthy sexual desire: Human RCT
Daily supplements of an extract from Fenugreek may enhance female libido, say results of a double-blind randomized placebo controlled study.
BEUC calls for caffeine claim ban following EFSA opinion
With the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) caffeine safety opinion finally published yesterday, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has called now for the ‘obvious conclusions’ to be drawn.
Plandaí gets Phytofare green tea extract on shelves via deal with South African company
Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc has reached another milestone in its quest to commercialize its Phytofare green tea extract via a supply deal with a South African company.
Probiotics may slash triglyceride levels: Study
Daily supplements of Lactobacillus curvatus HY7601 and L. plantarum KY1032 may significantly lower triglyceride levels, says a new study from Korea.