EU project develops protein supplements from food waste streams
EU funded project APROPOS has developed a range of sustainable co-stream products using food industry waste, including protein supplements from fish discards and rapeseed.
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EFSA must revise its conflict of interest rules: European Ombudsman
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been told to revise its conflict of interest rules, after the European Ombudsman received complaints that GM working group members failed to provide full details of their indirect financial relationships with...
ANSES calls for scientists
The French food agency ANSES is recruiting scientists to renew five of its expert committees and five working groups.
Fresh comments on rejected beta-alanine opinion have no effect, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said that fresh comments regarding its rejected health claim opinion for beta-alanine and physical performance do not change its conclusion.
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Probiotic yeast shows IBS benefits: 63% v 47% (placebo)
A proprietary probiotic yeast reduced abdominal discomfort among Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) sufferers, a study has found.