Reduce marketing of sugar-rich products, says WHO
The World Health Organisation has said that companies need to reduce the marketing of sugar-rich products if consumers are to slash their intake to 10% of daily calories.
Archives for March 12, 2015
Irish agri firm Aurivo buys UK sports nutrition player
The Irish agri-business Aurivo Co-operative Society has acquired London-based sports nutrition company My Goodness Ltd in an attempt to gain access to the protein drinks market.
The increasingly youthful face of the ‘older’ consumer
‘Older consumers’ are not old age pensioners anymore. In fact, there is a growing market for supplements tailored to the specific needs of people as young as thirty, say experts.
Avoiding the 'me too camp': Tech Crops makes omega-3 supplement plans after two-year novel food process
Technology Crops plans to launch an omega-3 buglossoides oil supplement by the end of the year as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) lifts a year-long block on its already-approved novel food application.
Calcium works in synergy with hormone in bone formation: Mouse study
High dietary intakes of calcium in combination with hormone treatment may be a more effective way of boosting bone formation than the nutrient or hormone alone, according to research in mice.
Lutein and DHA ‘need attention’ as healthy aging bioactives: Tufts researcher
A lack of attention on key bioactives like lutein and DHA, misinformation from the internet, and the medical community's focus on treatment rather than prevention are just a few of the issues that need to be addressed to promote healthy aging, says a...
Health benefit of sugary drinks tax is ‘a strong claim’, says academic
The Children’s Food Campaign claims a 20p tax on sugary drinks could have major positive impact on health but academics and industry say evidence is lacking.