New forum showcases the benefits of pulses
A networking forum to help manufacturers understand the nutritional value of pulses has been created by McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
Archives for April 27, 2016
Plant-derived bacteria shows anti-obesity effects: RCT
Heat-killed Pediococcus pentosaceus LP28 derived from the longan fruit may help trim waist lines and reduce body fat, say results from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.
EFSA moves ‘flagship’ journal to Wiley as transparency drive continues
The EFSA Journal and its full archive dating back to 2003 has migrated to Wiley Online Library, as the EU’s central agency seeks greater “openness and engagement” for its primary research work.
Monsanto slams EU attempt to block GM crops in Africa as 'neo-colonialism'
The European Parliament’s Committee on Development has urged G8 member states “not to support GMO [genetically modified] crops in Africa” as part of its critical resolution on the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition - a decision agri giant...
CRN seeks tweaks to proposed Prop 65 changes in bid to cut lawsuits off at the pass
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has filed comments with officials in California in an effort to blunt the effect of proposed changes to Prop 65 which could add new burdens for industry.
US Pharmacopeial Convention joins UNPA
The US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has become an Associate Member of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA).
Youngsters exposed to 'significant misinformation' on sports nutrition: Irish authority
Young people are exposed to a significant amount of misinformation on sports nutrition, which could have negative implications for their health now and in the future, according to a Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) chief.
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Gut flora composition linked to health, diet, and lifestyle, pioneering population study reveals
In one of the first population-wide studies on gut flora variation, a distinct link between gut bacteria and health, diet, and lifestyle, has been established.
Kerry Group reports growth in business volumes
Kerry Group has posted a 2.9% growth in business volumes, driven by its Taste & nutrition and Consumer food divisions in first quarter results, thanks partly to its children’s snack product Cheestrings.
Australians still exceed sugar guidance, though trends are improving
More than half of Australians regularly exceed official recommendations on the consumption of sugar, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
ProbioTech’s citizen petition calls for probiotic suppository to be included in supplement definition
The FDA defines supplements as something ingested. ProbioTech is petitioning an amendment to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act 1994 (DSHEA) to ensure that suppositories are included in the definition as well.
Fruit d'Or to highlight cranberry probiotic in confection prototype at Healthy & Natural Show
Fruit d’Or is following the lead of some other probiotics suppliers by pushing its LactoCran cranberry seed powder/probiotic combination into the confectionary category.
Is non-dairy milk poised to outpace dairy milk? Maybe not, Mintel suggests
Dairy milk may be nearing its maximum sales growth as more and more consumers are swapping out cow’s milk for non-dairy milks for both health reasons and personal preference, according to a new Mintel report.
Fish oil, cocoa & plant sterols: The winning combination against heart disease?
Combining fish oil, cocoa extract and plant sterols food supplements could offer an effective defence against heart disease, a new study suggests.
Vitamin Angels boosts efforts in Indonesia with MOU
Vitamin Angels has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Muhammadiyah, among the largest and oldest charitable organizations in Indonesia, to collaborate on alleviating micronutrient deficiency among children under age 5.