Local authorities ‘struggle’ to fulfil food safety duties
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has voiced “growing concern” over the ability of cash-strapped local authorities to tackle food crimes and keep consumers safe.
Archives for January 21, 2016
Probiotic patent for mastitis granted to Biosearch Life
Spanish biotech company Biosearch Life has been granted a European patent for the use of probiotic strains it says could help treat mastitis.
Mangosteen rind ups 'cheap chocolate' polyphenols by 50%: Research
Adding a mangosteen fruit by-product to cheaper low cocoa chocolates could improve their nutritional content without compromising flavour, researchers have discovered.
Vermont AG office announces authorized companies to verify GMO-free claims
There will be two companies authorized to verify GMO-free claims in Vermont. Some experts worry about application backlog to meet the July 1 deadline, while others say it’s a step in the right direction.
Onset of FSMA to drive continued demand for consulting services, expert says
The demand for consulting services will only continue to rise as new laws come into full implementation, said a consulting company executive.
Global whey protein market worth €12bn+ by 2020: Report
The global whey protein market will be worth $13.5 billion (€12.39bn) by 2020 – up from $9.2bn (€8.44bn) in 2015, according to a report from BCC Research.
“A welcome addition to the literature”: Sabinsa publishes safety data for ForsLean
A new paper brings together the cumulative safety data of ForsLean, Sabinsa’s patented Coleus forskohlii extract, providing formulators with extra confidence in safety of the ingredient.
Special Edition: Transparency in Dietary Supplements
Customers demanding transparency from supplement brands, retailers say
The notion that food consumers are more committed to transparency than are supplement users is not borne out at the retail level, experts from two natural channel retailers say.
Don't ignore different flavour preferences of older consumers: Study
Certain flavours, such as ginger or mint, appeal to older consumers more than younger ones, and should be considered along with texture when targetting seniors in new product development (NPD).
New InterHealth herbal blend promotes cardiovascular and weight-loss benefits
A blend of mangosteen with the Sphaerenthus indicus was found to bring benefits for heart health and weight management, and InterHealth patented the blend with the name CardiaSlim.
Special edition: Transparency in Dietary Supplements
Is a transparent global supply chain the Holy Grail?
The dietary supplements industry must be transparent about transparency to ensure that it transparency really does make a difference and boost consumer confidence in the products, say industry experts.