Premature health claims draw EFSA attention
A $20m Californian mushroom supplements specialist could face legal action for falsely stating it had received European approval for a number of health claims.
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High cranberry demand drives Decas expansion
Decas Cranberry Products is to expand its cranberry production facilities in a bid to meet growing industry demand for the healthy berry ingredient in foods and beverages.
Court says nein to German parmesan claims
Whether you call it parmesan or "Parmigiano Reggiano" the famous hard cheese must now come from a specific area of Italy, the European Court of Justice has ruled this week.
Obese children may benefit from CLA: study
Supplements of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), previously reported to have benefits for weight in adults, could also help children, and possibly aid in the fight against childhood obesity.
Health and wellness drives Givaudan R&D
Progress in novel foods, with particular focus on the health and wellness trend, is fuelling Givaudan's R&D programme, into which it reinvests 10 per cent of its annual sales.