Singapore PM declares ‘war on diabetes’ in National Day message
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong has said the city state needs to "go all out" to fight the soaring number of diabetes cases.
Archives for August 9, 2017
Probiotic uses glycerol to kill ‘superbug’ in laboratory
A species of the probiotic genus Lactobacillus may selectively kill an antibiotic resistant bacterium, according to a study in Infection and Immunity.
Clearer food labelling on the cards with new whole grain food definition
An academia-industry collaboration has agreed on a definition that makes the whole grain content in foods clearer in its labelling, with the aim of providing clarity for consumers and manufacturers.
Supplement recalls: Polish, Czech and Hungarian authorities report cases of banned substances
European authorities have notified the EU of several incidents of food supplements containing banned substances this week.
Non-communicable disease surveillance sorely lacking in India
A standardised surveillance system of non-communicable disease risk factors is necessary in India, where the incidence of such conditions is growing swiftly.
More competition in sports products hurts Vitamin Shoppe
Increasing competition in sports nutrition has hurt Vitamin Shoppe’s financial results as it struggles to implement a ‘reinvention’ strategy. The company reported disappointing 2nd quarter results yesterday, and the market reacted by sending the share...
AHPA encourages members to submit labels to public databases
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is encouraging its members to submit product labels to the Supplement Online Wellness Library (Supplement OWL) and/or the Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Food makers expected to deliver on health but trust lacking, survey finds
Nine-in-ten consumers believe the food industry has a responsibility to provide them with a healthy diet but consumers are also mistrustful of the sector as a source of nutritional information, a new study reveals.
Healthier wine? Fortification with white rose petal extract increases polyphenol content
Wine fortified with white rose petal extract (WRE) can provide added health benefits due to its higher antioxidant and polyphenol content, a Korean study has found.
Legacy sports brand says flavor, texture innovation key to survival
The fierce competition in the protein space means paying close attention to organoleptic properties is the only way to remain competitive, said the CEO of one of the legacy brands in the business.