Bad day at the EU health claims office
October 1 was not a good day for many in the functional foods and food supplements business in the European Union as the meaning of life under a highly restrictive health claims regime came more into focus.
Archives for October 4, 2009
Balchem hires de Boer to build Euro business
Balchem Corporation has hired a new European sales manager to manage its European choline business, and introduce new products and technologies.
UK warns against ‘herbal valium’
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a public warning against botanical products containing aconite.
Chilli extract may prevent obesity complications: Study
Dietary intakes of capsaicin, the compound that gives red pepper its heat, may prevent the development of diabetes-like symptoms in obese people, says a new study with mice.
Lecithin may boost fruit juice, sauce quality: Study
Formulating processed fruit and vegetable products with soy lecithin may enhance not only the physico-chemical properties, but also the nutritional profile, says a new study.