Archives for August 20, 2009

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Court finds Welsh company guilty of novel foods breach

By Shane Starling

Welsh supplements company, Asphalia Food Products Ltd, has been found guilty of using an unauthorised herbal ingredient in products marketed to assist sleep because it did not have novel foods approval.

Could GM offer the next generation of probiotics?

By Stephen Daniells

A look into the probiotic crystal ball reveals that genetically engineered "friendly" bacteria could be switched on by specific prebiotic sugar, possibly leading to a new generation of pre- and probiotic products.

Zeaxanthin suppliers unite

By staff reporter

A group of zeaxanthin suppliers have united to form the Zeaxanthin Trade Association to increase global awareness of the eye health nutrient and adopt quality standards.