Better omega-3s test will help improve public health outcomes, developer says
A streamlined test for omega-3 levels in the blood will help consumers better understand this crucial risk factor, the test’s developer says.
Archives for October 20, 2016
EFSA health claim
18th claim win for SNE: Calcium helps build healthy baby bones
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved another extension of an adult health claim this time for calcium and the normal development of bones for children under three.
Reishi reigns! Mushroom products continue impressive growth in food and beverage space
From teas to powdered lemonade mixes and protein shakes, products formulated with mushrooms are springing up all over the place, with reishi leading the pack.
Herbalife exec on dietary supplement registry: ‘Everyone agreed we needed more transparency’
The soon-to-be-launched Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) will offer transparency and build consumer trust in dietary supplements, and it is gaining wider industry support.
Cargill’s ‘Hunger Action Season’ aims to tackle child malnutrition for 15,000 Asian children
Cargill has launched a three-month campaign to help fight child malnutrition in Asia in commemoration of World Food Day.
health claim watch
French firm seeks male fertility health claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is assessing a health claim linking a multivitamin, mineral and botanical mix and male fertility following an application from French firm Laboratoire Nurilia.
Senior spotlight: Tetra Pak taps into what beverage makers should know about this key generation
For the latest edition of Tetra Pak’s annual Consumer Generations Whitepaper series, the packaging giant interviewed more than 40,000 people and gathered insights from 27 different developed and developing countries, and found that the senior population...