Growth hormone free milk labels adopted by Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has reached a compromise on labelling milk free from the artificial growth hormone rBST, which may enable processors to up the price.
Archives for January 18, 2008
Drinkable whey protein to hit the mainstream
Reflex Nutrition is on the verge of trialing its whey protein drink through a mainstream food wholesaler in the UK, which if successful could be a shot in the arm for further whey products on the market.
News briefs: ABC, CRN and DSEA
In the first in a series of news briefs, NutraIngredients-USA.com reports on new memberships and appointments at the American Botanical Council, the Council for Responsible Nutrition, and the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance.
Cloning animals for food not ethical, says EU body
Using cloned animals for production of food such as meat and milk is not justified, say experts on ethics reporting to the European Commission.
Young women's bones also benefit from soy: study
Habitual consumption of soybeans and isoflavones may increase bone mineral density in young women, suggests a new study that adds to others looking at older women.
Probiotics may ease stress-related gut problems
Gastrointestinal problems associated with stress may find relief from probiotic supplements, reports a new study from Lallemand.