Clear Coffee targets health conscious consumers – and their teeth
A Slovakian entrepreneur has developed Clear Coffee, a transparent coffee designed to appeal to health conscious consumers – in particular those who want to keep their teeth white.
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Novel aquatic plant offers sustainable protein potential
Eco-friendly, inexpensive and nutritious – Hinoman claims its high-tech agriculture platform will provide a year-round supply of a proprietary plant-based protein.
European court throws out botanicals complaint
Trade groups lose EU court battle against health claim regulation
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has rejected a joint plea from the UK Health Food Manufacturers' Association (HFMA) and the Dutch NPN for the permitted health claims list regulation to be annulled.
Gastro probiotic wins Irish awards
A probiotic OTC food supplement aimed at easing gastrointestinal issues has won two awards in Ireland.
Reacting to allergies: Is self-diagnosis leading to malnutrition?
Inaccurate home testing and self-diagnosis is leading to unnecessarily restrictive diets and malnutrition, says a report claiming to make sense of allergies.
Food firms ‘to face higher costs after EU exit’
Food and drink manufacturers would face higher long-term costs if Britain quits the EU, but the move would have less impact on business than some “scare-mongering” reports suggest.
Council approves final compromise text on novel foods
A European Council committee has rejected a proposal that would have allowed the European Parliament the right to veto novel foods approvals – saying this would contradict the law’s purpose to simplify authorisation.
Citrus extracts show weight management potential for men: Human data
A blend of extracts from blood orange, grapefruit, sweet orange, and guarana may reduce abdominal fat, waist and hip size, French researchers report.