UK firm seeks novel food approval for chia seeds
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has asked for views on Nutrisure Ltd's application of standard equivalence for chia seeds grown in South America.
Archives for December 5, 2013
Tooth-friendly candy promise with novel probiotic, says BASF-backed study
A short-term pilot study claims that a lactic acid bacterium holds potential for use in sugar-free candies to reduce the risk of dental caries.
Commission defends nomination of industry experts for EFSA management board
The European Commission has defended its decision to nominate four food industry experts to EFSA’s managing board, saying that EFSA’s founding regulation states four out of the 14 board members should represent “consumers and other interests in the food...
WHO’s new complementary medicine strategy draws praise from industry
The launch of the World Health Organisation’s new strategy for traditional and complementary medicines (T&CM) has met with approval from industry groups.
Vitamin D may decreases pain for women with type 2 diabetes and depression
Vitamin D may help to decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to new research.
The European food industry: Health claims, recession and global competition
We gave the European food industry a check-up at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FiE), talking with some of the industry's top ingredients players about EU health claims, economic recovery and how to remain competitive on a global stage.
Many ‘healthy’ people are vitamin K2 insufficient, says new study
Many apparently healthy people may have insufficient levels of vitamin K2, says a new study, potentially increasing the risk of bone loss and also for hardening of the arteries.
Protein overtaking probiotic claims in yogurt market
The trend for high-protein products is gathering pace globally, with more than 10% of new launches using protein claims, as a softer approach to health moves the industry away from probiotic claims, according to data from Innova Market Insights.