Arla Foods ordered to stop selling yogurt labelled 'Skyr' in Finland
Arla Foods has been ordered to stop selling yogurt labelled as Skyr in Finland following a legal challenge by an Icelandic producer.
Archives for October 20, 2015
EFSA dispels fear that soy supplements cause breast cancer
Isoflavones in food supplements do not pose a health risk to post-menopausal women, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said in response to an appeal from the German authority.
UK Moringa-based beauty drink overcomes 'horrible' taste
A herbal nutricosmetic drink is being launched in the UK utilising the amino acid-rich Himalyan herb, Moringa oleifeira, with the company involved saying it has overcome the 'horrible' taste of moringa.
AHPA: NEJM ER visits study actually demonstrates the relative safety of supplements
The recent NEJM study on emergency room (ER) visits associated with dietary supplements demonstrates the relative safety of this product class, when placed into the context of the U.S. population of supplement users and compared to other product categories.
Food industry needs to help people age healthily
There are more people in the world aged over 60 than ever before. Michelle Perrett discovers what the industry needs to do to help them age healthily.
Fabricant: “We have to stay vigilant; FTC is not going away”
The recent Bayer victory in its case with the FTC is a positive for industry, but it is not going to solve all of the industry’s FTC problems, says Dr Daniel Fabricant, CEO and Executive Director of the Natural Products Association.
SupplySide West: Protein Trends Part 2
Alternative proteins gain popularity, but long-term viability of some questioned
Myriad new protein sources – from pea to microalgae to insect – are gaining traction in some packaged foods and beverages, but whether they move beyond novelty and survive long-term remains to be seen, according to protein experts.
Certain carotenoids may hold protective role against breast cancer: Research
Specific carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, research in China has suggested.
Ireland dairy sector controls are ‘well organised’ - FVO
The Irish control system of the dairy sector is ‘well organised’, according to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) following an audit.
Glavonoid ruling allows weight loss use
More products tackling visceral fat are likely to be developed, following a European Commission (EC) ruling on the use of the liquorice root extract Glavonoid.
Jail term, indictment handed down in recent spiking cases
Two cases of drug spiking in products purporting to be dietary supplements drew enforcement actions announced recently by the Food and Drug Administration. One case in Puerto Rico involves sex enhancement products, while another in Pennsylvania dealt...
AHPA’s McGuffin: We already have a working label database so why we would shift that to a mandatory system under the FDA?
Proposals to introduce a mandatory pre-market registration of products with the FDA have received a lot of discussion in industry circles, but a voluntary system already exists and is functioning well, says Michael McGuffin, President of the American...
Anti-aging company Jeunesse Global falls under suspicion
The multi-level marketing company is the target of a newly filed deceptive advertising complaint with the FTC and the Florida Attorney General.
Chr Hansen delivers 10% growth as revenues hit €859 million for full year
Chr Hansen has reported ‘very satisfactory’ overall growth of 10%, as stronger performances in cultures, enzymes, and nutrition balance out below per performance in natural colours.