New ‘superberry’ launched
A new ‘superberry’ known as blue honeysuckle is set to be launched in the UK by ingredients supplier CPM.
Archives for August 4, 2015
Rosehip powder may improve knee joint biomechanics, says study
Daily consumption of a ‘specialized rosehip powder’ may improve gait and knee joint health in people with walking limitations, says a new study from Denmark.
Could Scottish seaweed be the next Scotch whisky?
The Scottish seaweed industry seems set to boom as the country's government prepares an expansion policy and company Mara Seaweed seeks over €700,000 to take its condiments global.
Fast food fever: Modern diets impact immune health of you and your kids
Modern ‘Western diets’ can lead to poor immune functioning and increased risk of inflammatory conditions, allergy, and auto-immunity, researchers warn.
Supplements save public health money: Review
Using food supplements in care homes and the wider community could spell big public savings, say the researchers behind a review of 19 papers.
“We see opportunities for scientifically justified nutritional products…”
EFSA issues medical foods guidance
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued guidance on how firms can compile “well-structured dossiers” for medical foods that may be permitted in the EU’s 28 nations as momentum to update archaic laws grows.
Half believe organic food contains more minerals and vitamins than conventional products despite lack of data
Organic preferences: Health before animals and the environment, say Danes
Richer people eat more organic foods and buy them because they perceive them to be healthier than conventional foodstuffs, a Danish study has found.