Archives for October 21, 2010

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Ocean Spray reduces 2010 cranberry crop forecast

By Helen Glaberson

Poor weather conditions have led Ocean Spray to reduce its cranberry crop forecast for 2010 as it says lower yields will result in a drop of over 6 per cent of previous industry estimates.

Where’s the CLA body fat opinion, asks Cognis

By Jess Halliday

Cognis is trawling through this week’s article 13.1 claims with a fine tooth comb, after noting that the opinions on CLA do not appear to address its main marketing angle, on body fat reduction.

Ice cream not a problem for probiotic bacteria: Study

By Nathan Gray

Ice creams with added pre- or probiotics can be formulated to have good nutritional and sensory properties, according to research, with careful balancing of the recipe to ensure acceptable taste, texture and colour.

HFMA responds to omega-3 pregnancy study

There are some good findings in the recent Adelaide omega-3 study on DHA in pregnancy , the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association has pointed out; but it is noteworthy that participants did not DHA throughout the whole 9 months but only in the latter...