Archives for March 19, 2013

“Advancements made in nutritional science and the benefits produced by foods and foodstuffs may no longer be shared with consumers by those who procure the foods and foodstuffs."

EU health claim laws strip consumers of right ‘to share in scientific development’: Author

The European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) denies consumers of the right to scientific advancement in nutrition, says outspoken Dutch writer and NHCR opponent, Bert Schwitters.

Japanese flavours

Mitsubishi continues Far East food acquisition run with KKF purchase

Japanese beverage group Kirin has agreed to sell its domestic food flavouring unit, Kirin Kyowa Foods (KKF), to Mitsubishi Corporation for a reported ¥30.5bn (US$321m).

UK National Health Service undertakes probiotic colon study

King’s College Hospital in London is investigating the potential of a proprietary probiotic blend to benefit those suffering from diverticular disease.

Maternal vitamin D has no effect on children's bone health

Supplementation with vitamin D during pregnancy has no significant association with children's later bone heath, according o the largest ever study on maternal vitamin D supplementation.