Probi makes medical moves with its largest distribution deal to date
Swedish probiotic supplier Probi has signed its largest distribution agreement to date in an 18-country deal with French pharmaceutical firm Ipsen.
Archives for April 26, 2016
Olive-sourced hydroxytyrosol effective in biscuits: Study
Olive oil phenol hydroxytyrosol has been shown to be highly bioavailable and to lower oxidised LDL (low density lipoprotein) levels when incorporated into biscuits, suggesting functional food applications could be on the horizon for this EFSA-backed...
Tomorrow! NutraIngredients-USA's Omega-3 Forum
Experts from GOED, NBTY, Wiley’s Finest, Cornell University, and will discuss the market forces, science, supply chain, and future opportunities in omega-3s in a FREE forum hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.
GRAS process for evaluating ingredient safety threatens FDA’s mission, Sen. Markey argues
The “loose structure” and voluntary process for companies to self-determine if new ingredients are “generally recognized as safe” without required input from FDA undermines the agency’s ability to ensure the US food supply is safe and should be...
Vitafoods Europe 2016 preview
Testing and tracking nutrition in mental health
The quest to halt cognitive decline as a feature of ageing has become an intense area of research in recent years, and polyphenols can deliver much.
CSPI makes second call to FDA for ban of high potency caffeine retail sales
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has called on the Food and Drug Administration to ban the sale of high potency caffeine products to consumers. Despite FDA’s warning letters of last year, the products are still widely for sale, CSPI said.
Study shows Calanus oil may benefit blood pressure and heart health
Supplements containing Calanus oil may support cardiovascular health via anti-inflammatory effects in blood vessel walls, says a new study.
ASA ruling
Far from shy: Shouts about coconut sugar fall foul of advert regulators
Tiana Fair Trade Organic's claims that its coconut nectar is a “guilt free sugar substitute” are in breach of regulations, the British advertising authority has ruled.
North Korea faces increased food uncertainty as production dwindles
Food security is expected to worsen in North Korea, where total production of cereals, soybeans and potatoes is estimated to have fallen in 2015—the first drop since 2010.
Halal leader NoorVitamins launches high potency fish oil to broaden value proposition
The introduction by NoorVitamins of a Halal-certified fish oil is another step in the company’s dominance of the category. But CEO Mohammed Issa says the company’s goals are bigger, to broaden the certification’s purity message to the general public.