Archives for December 22, 2010

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Canadian Institut Rosell agrees probiotic deal with Probi

By Mike Stones

French Canadian company Institut Rosell has agreed a seven-year partnership with Swedish probiotic research and the development firm Probi covering dietary supplements based on its bacterial Lp299v strain.

EFSA explains soy protein claim rejection

By Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority health claims panel has defended its controversial rejection of a soy protein-cholesterol lowering submission in July this year by highlighting the fact the industry agreed to its tight definition of soy protein.

Food supplements drive sluggish Polish OTC growth

By Shane Starling

The Polish over-the-counter (OTC) market may be slowing due to lower sickness numbers, but food supplements continue to perform strongly, according to a new report from PMR Publications.