Archives for January 12, 2010

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Poland embraces pre- and probiotic supplements

By Shane Starling

Gut health, along with weight management, are driving the Polish food supplements market, with pre- and probiotic supplements experiencing strong growth, according to market researcher, PMR.

Erythritol may boost whey-sports drink formulation

By Stephen Daniells

Adding common ingredients to whey-based sports beverages may improve the clarity of the finished product and allow greater consumer acceptance of this type of sports beverages, says a new study.

Weaning food labelling laws consistent with EFSA opinion, says EC

By Jane Byrne

The current EC labelling legislation on complementary food such as processed cereal-based foods for infants are consistent with the recent European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) findings that complementary feeding at four months poses no risk to...

Industry views sought on baby milk ingredients

By Jane Byrne

Feedback from manufacturers is being sought on new standards being proposed for inclusion in the Food Chemcials Codex (FCC) which aim to ensure the quality and enhance the safety of key ingredients widely used in infant formulas.