Cranberry health claims to boost sales in France
The substantial body of scientific research on the cranberry has given it a unique selling point in the French market, where it became the first fruit to receive a health claim.
Archives for July 22, 2004
New glucosamine nears European approval
The safety of a new glucosamine ingredient, being produced through fermentation by Cargill, has been approved by an expert panel in the UK, a major step towards its use in the European Union, writes Dominique Patton.
Gut health offers major opportunity for ingredients
Confirming market opportunities for suppliers and users of fibre ingredients, a review from the UK suggests that cancer of the gut - one of the major causes of death from cancer - might be prevented through a change in diet, writes Lindsey Partos.
Soy formula no more effective in allergy prevention
Soy-based formulas are often recommended for infants with food allergies, but a review of past studies suggests they should not be recommended for the prevention of allergies or food intolerance in infants at high risk.