Can cultural differences affect consumer understanding of food labels?
Country-specific differences could influence consumers’ understanding of nutritional information on food products, researchers have said.
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AFI: 'This is a complement to breast feeding, not a replacement'
Arla's plans to fight malnutrition come under fire
As Danish dairy giant Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) announces plans to combat malnutrition in Ethiopia by selling ingredients for milk formula, campaigners warn that companies may be profiting from hunger by promoting their products.
FrieslandCampina, Huishan Dairy establish Chinese infant formula JV
Friesland Huishan Dairy - FrieslandCampina's newly established Chinese infant formula joint venture - will introduce a new brand in China "in the near future."
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Coffee polyphenol may improve gut health: Study
Coffee polyphenol chlorogenic acids (CGA) could serve as a prebiotic to improve gut health, say researchers.
DHA supplements for lactating women may offer breast milk and baby benefits
Supplementation with DHA omega-3 in lactating women increases breast milk levels of the essential fatty acid, and could help infants achieve a better omega 3:6 ratio, finds new research from Abbot Nutrition.
Sports supplements hit for six in BBC contamination investigation
Banned steroids and stimulants have been found in muscle building and fat burning sports supplements in the UK, a BBC documentary broadcast this week has found.
NZ Commerce Commission grants INC power to restrict infant formula marketing
The New Zealand Commerce Commission has granted infant formula industry association, the Infant Nutrition Council (INC), the power to restrict the marketing practices of its members.
Folic supplements could help elderly fight heat problems: Study
Folic acid supplements could help prevent heat-induced cardiovascular events in elderly people by improving blood vessel dilation, say researchers.