Milk found to raise children’s vitamin D level: study
Children who drink at least three glasses of milk per day had a higher serum vitamin D level than their peers who drink milk in lesser amounts, a new study has found.
Archives for February 8, 2016
EFSA update: Fully defining microbiota cause-and-effect
Microbiota changes should be linked to physiological or clinical outcomes of which a direct effect on human health can be attributed to a specific mechanism of action.
BASF hikes vitamin A prices by 20%
German chemical giant BASF has announced it will increase vitamin A prices by 20% globally.
Arla to cut 500 jobs in efficiency plan
Arla Foods is planning to cut 500 jobs across its business, as part of structural changes designed to make the business more energy efficient and globally focused.
GOED EXCHANGE 2016
Traceability, a big topic at recent GOED Exchange meeting, to be covered in impending online Transparency Forum
Traceability and verifiability were big topics at the GOED Exchange meeting that took place last week in the Canary Islands. These topics will be addressed in an online forum later this week hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.
Drinkable yogurt global market to grow by $13bn over next four years
The drinkable yogurt market is set to expand by approximately $13bn by 2020, according to a recent analysis by Technavio.
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Zinc supplements may boost immunity markers for the elderly
Supplements of zinc may boost the function of immune T cells in nursing home elderly, says a new study.