South Korean OK for BASF's Scottish Omega-3 plant
South Korean regulators have cleared BASF to produce pharmaceutical grade omega-3 at its facility in Scotland.
Archives for March 12, 2013
Eurozone blues? Not for young Irish ingredients player
Irish supplier Willows Ingredients has launched a UK-based European division to target smaller continental European markets and says the Eurozone economic problems are no barrier to growth.
Award-winning Swedish spinach extract eyeing EU health claim wins
Swedish firm Greenleaf Medical took the Best New Ingredient gong at the recent NutrAward presented at ExpoWest in Los Angeles for its weight management-focused, spinach extract Appethyl. Now it wants EU health claim victories.
EFSA to deliver baby and children’s milk opinion
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been asked by the EU to produce a report on the nutritional value of follow-on formulas and children’s or toddlers' milks that may inform labeling updates across the block.
Should caffeine be regulated? Expert suggests stimulant should carry warning labels due to potential dangers
As the use of caffeine in foods and drinks continues to grow, so do the risks. And calls for tighter regulations on the substance are becoming louder.
new UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS STUDY SHOWS SIGNIFICANT PERFORMANCE GAINS
Power to the Peloton! Monster Energy picks up cycling pace
Drinking Monster Energy boosted cycling time trial performance and cognitive functioning, in a new study that suggests sportspeople may benefit from energy drink consumption prior to competition.
Rosemary extract shows metabolic benefits: Lab data
Scientists at spices, seasonings and flavorings giant McCormick and Company have unlocked the mechanism behind rosemary’s ability to reduce blood sugar spikes and cholesterol levels.