The yuck factor? US survey reveals consumer demand for omega-3s... minus the fish
Nearly four out of 10 (37%) US supplement users say they would rather take something other than fish oil as an omega-3 supplement, according to a new survey.
Archives for March 21, 2012
How can bakery manufacturers achieve growth in a stagnant market? - FoodNavigator's virtual conference will tell you how
FoodNavigator.com is hosting a virtual conference and expo next Thursday - March 29 2012 - on bakery formulation. Hear leading voices in the industry talk about what constitutes tomorrow’s value added bakery and cereal lines and how to formulate them.
Clinical trial fails to find antioxidant Alzheimer’s benefit
Supplementation with an antioxidant-rich combination of vitamin E, vitamin C and alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is not associated with changes in important markers for Alzheimer’s disease, finds new research.
Beetroot juice may lower blood pressure: Pilot study
Consuming beetroot juice or beetroot-enriched bread may reduce blood pressure due to the high nitrate content of the vegetable, says a new study from the UK.
Drinks industry in the dark about blocked caffeine claims
Europe’s coffee makers and energy drink manufacturers are perplexed as to why the EFSA-approved caffeine claims have been dropped from the draft positive list of general function claims.
MEPs block resolution to veto health claims
The European Parliament’s Public Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI) has today voted to block the proposed veto to the Article 13 health claims register.