Food Vision 2016 programme unveiled
Food Vision 2016 will bring together senior-level thought leaders to discuss how the global food industry can harness scientific innovation to meet the demands of the health conscious consumer.
Archives for January 26, 2016
WHO report backs a tax on sugary drinks to halt child obesity
A report commissioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO) backs a tax on sugary drinks, mandatory nutrient labelling and restrictions on marketing to children in a bid to tackle the child obesity epidemic around the world.
Online retailer Swanson acquired by private equity firm
One of the dietary supplement industry’s largest online retailers, Swanson Health Products, has been acquired by acquired by a private equity firm.
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Market research company estimates sports supplement market to surpass $10 billion in 2020
A new market report published by Persistence Market Research projects the global sports supplements market to reach an estimated value of $12.4 billion in 2020.
Researchers in India use curcumin to create ‘functional ice cream’
Researchers from the National Dairy Research Institute in India sought to bring the health benefits of turmeric’s main metabolite—curcumin—into one of the world’s most popular treat: ice cream.
Approval of IBS claims in Canada to help Taiyo further differentiate Sunfiber ingredient
Japanese supplier Taiyo has bolstered the already impressive scientific and regulatory backing for its Sunfiber gut health ingredient with new approved health claims in Canada and others in Japan.