Processors under spotlight as food ingredient suspected in listeria outbreak
An investigation has been launched after tainted airline food was linked to a dramatic jump in listeria cases in one Australian state.
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Fortified broccoli, tomato powders show anti-prostate cancer power
Biofortification of broccoli and tomatoes may lead to increased levels of potentially anti-cancer compounds, according to results of an American study.
Green tea extracts linked to healthier bones: Study
Compounds from green tea may lead to stronger bones by promoting bone formation, while also inhibiting bone resorption, which leads to weakening, suggests a new cell study.
Naturex buys Natraceutical to form botanicals giant
Naturex has succeeded in its stated ambition to become the world’s biggest independent botanicals extracts supplier by striking a deal that brings on-board the ingredients division of Spanish company, Natraceutical.
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA rejects lycopene-whey heart health claim; company set for fight
Cambridge Theranostics has vowed to confront the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) over its rejected lycopene-whey/arterial health claim, after the assessor found its dossier wanting.