Synbiotics may benefit women with gestational diabetes
A combination of three probiotic strains and prebiotic inulin may improve markers of insulin metabolism and lipid levels in women with gestational diabetes, says a new study.
Archives for October 3, 2016
'Media is glamorous, pharma is sexy - but food means farms and hairnets'
What is Europe's food industry doing to attract fresh, young talent?
FoodDrinkEurope (FDE) wants industry step up efforts to hire new talent and match skill needs - but that’s no easy task when many young people don’t even consider the food industry as a place to work, according to several European recruitment agencies.
Aker, Neptune reach landmark krill oil licensing agreement
The Thirty Years War that reshaped Europe featured myriad twists and turns. The Krill Wars have, too, with the latest being a final, formal burying of the hatchet between the two principal players, Aker BioMarine and Neptune Technologies and Bioressources.
96% of lupus lung lesions halted with DHA
Omega-3 oil may stop the onset of lupus: Study
Consuming an omega-3 fatty acid could halt an episode of lupus and possibly the trigger of other autoimmune conditions, a mouse study has found.
WADA & Interpol unite to fight doping - protein peptides included
Interpol has teamed up with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to fight the trade in doping products like steroids, hormones and banned performance-enhancing protein peptides that are being purchased usually online by both elite and amateur sportspeople.
FDA extends NDI comment period to Dec. 12
The Food and Drug Administration has extended the comment period on the updated draft version of the New Dietary Ingredients guidance. The new deadline for comments is Dec. 12.
New Dietary Ingredients (NDI)– A Better Solution
“Antagonistic cooperation is the principle of all markets and many marriages.” - Mason Cooley
Fast growth for Chinese functional drinks, but still a long way to go
Functional drinks sales in China have seen growth far in excess of the wider soft drinks industry over the last five years.