Prebiotic formula shows ‘intriguing’ benefits for infant guts
Infant formula containing a select combination of prebiotic fibers may beneficially benefit the gut microflora of newborns, suggest findings from an ‘explorative study’ from Danone.
Archives for June 2, 2011
China to over take Western Europe in EPA & DHA oil consumption
China is poised to over take Western Europe in the consumption of EPA- and DHA-rich oils, according to research conducted by market analysts Frost & Sullivan and the Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED).
Lingonberry juice may help ‘normalise’ blood vessel function: Study
Long-term intake of phenol-rich lingonberry, but not cranberry or blackcurrant juice, improves and normalises the functioning of blood vessels in rats with hypertension, according to new research.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2011
EU regulatory experts debate herbs (don’t panic) and health claims (shout louder)
The European Union Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) is ultimately a force for good, although some “small guys” may disagree, says leading consultancy and contract research organisation, analyze&realize. The nutrition and health...
Krill oil boom: Neptune reports 32% revenue increase for FY2011
Krill player Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has reported a 32 percent increase in revenues for the full year 2011, but a weak US dollar has impacted the final quarter.