Could consumers see GM as an eco-friendly food choice?
Swedish researchers have suggested that food labelled both GM and eco-friendly may become commonplace in the future - but is this an idea consumers will buy into?
Archives for February 3, 2016
Garden of Life implicated as 11 sickened by Salmonella
An outbreak of Salmonella which has sickened 11 people in nine US states has been linked to products made by Garden of Life.
Unlocking the anti-inflammatory power of breast milk
Researchers have urged further investigation into the anti-inflammatory of galactosyllactoses, which are present in human breast milk during late pregnancy but rapidly decline over early lactation.
GOED EXCHANGE 2016
'Noisy,' 'anxious' language dilutes message of omega-3s, analysts say
Omega-3s messages are “noisy” and “anxious” according to consumer insights shared during the GOED Exchange meeting taking place this week in Tenerife, Spain.
RSPO to crack down on ‘palm oil free’ labels
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) will crack down on member companies claiming to have removed palm oil for environmental reasons.
ADM to buy controlling stake in Harvest Innovations: 'Consumers are looking for non-GMO, organic, and minimally processed foods'
ADM has boosted its presence in the market for organic, non-GMO, gluten-free and 'minimally processed' foods and ingredients after striking a deal to buy a controlling stake in Iowa-based Harvest Innovations.
NBTY sells Vitamin World to Centre Lane Partners
To focus on its portfolio of products, NBTY sells its retail component Vitamin World to Centre Lane Partners.
Study: UC-II supplements fared better than placebo in joint pain relief
Using the WOMAC Index to measure, test participants with osteoarthritis who ingested 40mg of UC-II pills over 180 days experienced less pain and stiffness in the knee compared to control groups.
New consumer campaign encourages vitamin D testing to identify deficiency, advance research
A consumer education campaign launched by the Organic and Natural Health Association earlier this year will encourage consumers to test their vitamin D levels to identify supplementation needs while simultaneously advancing research on the importance of...
Coffee consumption may help curb cirrhosis: Study
Consuming a greater amount of coffee may help “substantially” diminish the risk of cirrhosis of the liver, according to a recent study.