Industry united in condemning Brussels terrorist attacks
Terrorist attacks in the Belgian capital of Brussels today have left at least 34 people dead, in a series of coordinated attacks that have been condemned by industry and world leaders alike.
Archives for March 22, 2016
Expo West 2016 Debut: RiceBran Technologies launches smoothie-on-the-go NukaCha
Riding the wave of smoothie enthusiasm, Arizona-based RiceBran Technologies launches… powder in a bottle?
BrandSpark announces Canadian shopper study results
The market research firm conducts a regular poll to establish which consumer packaged goods consumers trust most, including numerous cosmetics and personal care brands.
NAI settles prolonged beta alanine patent suit against Woodbolt
Natural Alternatives International Inc. has settled one of its longest-standing patent infringement cases on its CarnoSyn beta-alanine ingredient. Defendant Woodbolt Distribution Inc. has agreed to a licensing arrangement in a case that has gone on for...
15 micrograms per day to avoid adverse health risks
EFSA debuts EU-wide vitamin D intake advice
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has for the first time issued vitamin D intake recommendations for European adults, pregnant women, children and infants.
Dried fruit proves plum choice for preventing bone loss, study finds
A daily serving of dried plums may be sufficient enough to ward off bone loss in older women, a study has found.
Omega-3 neglected in malnutrition product formulations: Researchers
Omega-3 content is a neglected issue when formulating products to combat severe acute malnutrition in children, say international researchers.
Supplement-drug interactions: Greater use does not equate to great risk, says expert
Adverse events reported for supplement-drug interactions are relatively low, says an industry expert, despite claims that “potential” risks for such interactions are on the rise.
Increasing use of medications raise risk of drug-supplement interactions: JAMA papers
The increased use of multiple medications and dietary supplements among older people is potentially raising the risk for drug-supplement interactions, says a new study.
Tereos Syral challenges health claim rejection: Our study was not ‘considered adequately’ by EFSA
Tereos Syral has used the 30-day window to challenge the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) rejection of its ‘normal defecation’ health claim.
ARCHIVE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
What does it take to give a niche ingredient superfood staying power? A re-think of the supply chain
What does it take to give a niche ingredient sustained consumer demand rather than a brief moment of superfood fame? A radical re-think of how you control the supply chain can help. FoodNavigator spoke to two companies that are doing just that.