News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Experts at a Nestle-sponsored symposium on probiotics and children's health have urged paediatricians to pay attention to emerging research on so-called good bacteria, although more research is needed on the mechanisms behind the benefit of specific...
The USDA's Agriculture Research Service has published a new database giving antioxidant values for 277 fruits, nuts, vegetables and spices, which could help inform industry and scientists about healthy potential of certain ingredients.
As the European Food Safety Authority prepares its opinion on the feasibility of nutrient profiling, the trade organisation EHPM has asked that food supplements should be exempted from the rule.
Barry Callebaut has reported growth in full year 2006/7 that outstrips the chocolate sector at large, largely driven by sales to food manufacturers with which it has several big new deals.
Kaden Biochemicals has introduced an aronia extract which it says is an outstanding and economical alternative to other antioxidants on the market.
Health Canada has published a new monograph on natural health products containing two or more vitamins and minerals, which sets out instructions on preparation, safety and labelling.