ENVI chair seeks freeze on EFSA budget squeeze
Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have voted to fight proposals to cut 2017 budgets for EU agencies including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Archives for August 31, 2016
FrieslandCampina profits tumble
The profit of Dutch company Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. decreased by 16.7% over the first half-year of 2016 to €160m ($178m) compared to the same period in 2015.
New carotenoid source? Purslane plant gets nitrogen nutrition boost
Researchers have found a way to boost the nutritional properties of leafy green purslane, increasing carotenoid and chlorophyll concentrations in the plant by providing additional nitrogen.
Polish pulse: Firm seeks safety approval of novel circulation-boosting ingredient
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is considering the safety of a substance similar to nicotinic acid following a novel food application from Polish company Pharmena.
Low calcium may affect memory but not ability to learn: Study
Researchers have shown deficiency in calcium has a significantly impact on brain development and cognition function.
OMEGAWATER uses encapsulation technology to deliver omega-3s in liquid form
OMEGAWATER, a health water product enhanced with omega 3s and eight vitamins, is planning to launch a line of beverage products across the UK.
RCT supports Fenugreek extract’s menopausal benefits
A standardized extract of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) may reduce hot flashes in postmenopausal women, and improve their quality of life, says a new study.