Archives for September 30, 2008

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New ingredients round-up: September

By staff reporter

With the end of summer, the new ingredients pipeline swung back into action last month. Innovations seeing the light of day included a pate of innovating flavours, convenient cheese cultures, and cost-saving enzymes.

New system aims to boost ‘Made in China’ brand

By Jane Byrne

A new online traceability system for Chinese ingredients and products will provide quick and accurate information for food companies, consumers and regulators, claims it developers.

Martek responds to rejected omega-3 health claim

By Shane Starling

Martek Biosciences Corporation is disappointed but not devastated by the European Food Safety Authority’s rejection of its article 14 DHA/ARA infant nutrition health claim.

France set to liberate herbal products

By Shane Starling

France has taken a step to liberalise its highly restrictive herbal regulations by issuing two national decrees that should allow for greater access to botanical supplements.