Dietetic products an ‘easily attainable’ goal for bakers: Review
Baked goods that meet specific nutrient needs, food intolerances or strict diets and still taste good are easy to develop, a review suggests.
Archives for July 27, 2014
Is Danone feeling the need for Mead?
Danone shares rose today as rumours strengthened the French dairy giant would sell its medical and paediatric nutrition business (Nutricia), but is the firm streamlining its activities around its core foods businesses or just shifting infant-medical gears?
Acai seed extracts show heart health support potential: Rat data
Extracts from the seeds of acai berries (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) may protect hearts against exercise intolerance and dysfunction, says new data from a study with rats that adds to the heart health benefits of the fruit.
Belgian firm eyes EU bone health claim after study published
Belgian firm BioActor is one step closer to being able to lodge an application for its olive polyphenol product BonOlive, after a human intervention study confirmed its ability to protect post-menopausal women against osteoporosis.
"The principle is to replace costly substance by less costly substance at the expense of the consumer": CAFIA
Czech authority ‘constantly’ detects ‘serious’ adulteration in food supps
The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) says it, “repeatedly reveals serious forms of adulteration of food supplements” despite efforts through its Food Pillory system.
Study: Pycnogenol relieves tinnitus symptoms
Horphag Research, suppliers of Pycnogenol, an extract of French maritime pine tree bark, announced the results of a new study that shows the extract significantly improves inner ear blood flow, helping to ameliorate the symptoms of conditions such as...
Bridges Ventures acquires controlling stake in Wholebake
UK investment firm Bridges Ventures will bolster capacity and brand development at Welsh energy bar specialist Wholebake.