Childhood obesity in India 'biggest threat to future generations'
India will have the second largest childhood obesity problem by 2025 in what has been described as “the greatest threat to future generations.”
Archives for April 24, 2017
Taste, habits, price and availability: Why young Singaporean adults aren’t eating whole grains
Food manufacturers and health officials have to overcome significant barriers to encourage the consumption of disease-fighting whole grains among young Singaporean adults, a new study has found.
VITAFOODS 2017 PREVIEW
Sustainable and water dispersible plant sterol launches in EU
A new water-dispersible and palm-free plant sterol could save manufacturers time and money in production, says Lipofoods ahead of the new ingredients launch.
RCT: Ashwagandha root extract may improve memory and cognitive functions
Compared to a placebo, adults supplemented with ashwagandha root extract had improved memory test scores, researchers in India found.
Improved nutrition profits help Lonza to ‘outstanding’ Q1
Strong first-quarter growth for pharmaceutical and speciality ingredients player Lonza will pave the way for higher-than-expected sales growth in 2017, said the firm as it upgraded its full-year outlook.
Brew your vitamins: Startup VitaCup delivers vitamin-fortified coffee for Keurig system
As both the dietary supplement industry and consumers are well aware, taking one’s dietary supplements is a daily routine people are prone to forget. A cup of joe, on the other hand, not so much.
MEPs vote to end cross-border bias in online shopping
Shopping for specialty foods could become easier after an EU committee voted to lift restrictions preventing retailers from selling products online to consumers living in another member state.
FDA culls huge number of foreign food facility registrations
In its latest cleanup of its food facility registration database, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has culled an eye-opening 28% of existing registrations. The biggest drops happened in overseas sites.
Protein power: Consumers in emerging Asian markets increasingly understand the benefits
Consumer understanding of the nutritional benefits of protein is soaring in Asia, according to research from NZMP, the ingredients brand of New Zealand-based dairy manufacturer Fonterra.
FDA nominee strongly affirms DSHEA during hearing
A staunch affirmation of DSHEA by Dr. Scott Gottlieb, MD the nominee for FDA commissioner, is a highly promising sign for the immediate prospects of industry cooperation with the agency, said the head of a trade organization.
VITAFOODS 2017 PREVIEW
Curcumin concoction could combat colitis: Study
A formula that blends curcumin and turmeric oils can prove effective against the activity and inflammatory burden of colitis, a study has determined.
Grape seed extract may protect gut from inflammation: Study
Proanthocyanidin-rich grape seed extracts may protect the intestines from the deleterious effects of a high-fat/high-carbohydrate diet, according to data from a rat study.
New laser technology from New Zealand finds omega-3 supplements meet PUFA labelling claims
New omega-3 laser testing technology in New Zealand has showed that 11 widely-available supplements were in line with their label claims, “which should give consumers reassurance regarding the quality of the oil in the capsules.”
The potential of a delay to Nutrition Facts label changes should not slow compliance efforts
Assuming FDA does not delay the deadline for the new Nutrition Fact label as requested by industry, then large companies have slightly more than a year left to overcome challenges associated with added sugar, the new definition of dietary fiber, changes...