Food industry needs to help people age healthily
There are more people in the world aged over 60 than ever before. Michelle Perrett discovers what the industry needs to do to help them age healthily.
Archives for October 20, 2015
UK Moringa-based beauty drink overcomes 'horrible' taste
A herbal nutricosmetic drink is being launched in the UK utilising the amino acid-rich Himalyan herb, Moringa oleifeira, with the company involved saying it has overcome the 'horrible' taste of moringa.
EFSA dispels fear that soy supplements cause breast cancer
Isoflavones in food supplements do not pose a health risk to post-menopausal women, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said in response to an appeal from the German authority.
Arla Foods ordered to stop selling yogurt labelled 'Skyr' in Finland
Arla Foods has been ordered to stop selling yogurt labelled as Skyr in Finland following a legal challenge by an Icelandic producer.
Glavonoid ruling allows weight loss use
More products tackling visceral fat are likely to be developed, following a European Commission (EC) ruling on the use of the liquorice root extract Glavonoid.
Certain carotenoids may hold protective role against breast cancer: Research
Specific carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, research in China has suggested.
Chr Hansen delivers 10% growth as revenues hit €859 million for full year
Chr Hansen has reported ‘very satisfactory’ overall growth of 10%, as stronger performances in cultures, enzymes, and nutrition balance out below per performance in natural colours.
Ireland dairy sector controls are ‘well organised’ - FVO
The Irish control system of the dairy sector is ‘well organised’, according to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) following an audit.