Heinz forced to can baked beans ad for 'encouraging dangerous behaviour'
KraftHeinz has been forced to withdraw a television advert for baked beans by the UK's advertising authority as it encouraged "behaviour that is prejudicial to health".
Archives for November 23, 2016
ASA U-turn: Omega Pharma ruling reversed after UK medicines agency input
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reversed its ruling against healthcare company Omega Pharma following previously omitted advice from the UK’s medicines regulator.
Finnish herbal extracts supplier signs Gee Lawson for expansion plans
Finnish organic botanical supplier Eevia has penned a deal with UK distributor Gee Lawson, which sees opportunities open up in the UK and Ireland, the Benelux region, France, Italy and Spain.
Plant compounds found to boost neural efficiency in elderly: Study
Compounds responsible for the colour of plants and vegetables have shown brain enhancing properties in a study that tests the carotenoids on older adults.
Nutrition and food firms urged to step up to the plate over UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Nutrition has the power to make or break the vast majority of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – but not enough nutrition or food firms are pledging to help solve the problems of hunger, malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.
Can Scotland become the world's pollutant-free seaweed supplier?
Scotland may not be able to rival Asia for seaweed production in volume - but it's the cleanest, safest and most sustainable seaweed in the world, says Sottish producer Mara
Ashwagandha root extracts shows anti-aging effect: Cell study
Extracts from Ashwagandha root may significantly increase telomerase activity, thereby protecting against telomere loss and potentially delaying aging, suggest new results from a cell study.
Tomato extract shows blood thinning potential versus aspirin: Study
A proprietary tomato extract – backed in EU health claim law to benefit blood circulation – has been shown to thin blood in healthy people – but less severely than aspirin and without typical side-effects.
Omega-3s boost muscle function in older women but not men: Study
Fish oil supplements may boost muscle function and quality in older women after 18 weeks of resistance training, but no such benefits were observed in men, says a new study.
Personalised nutrition: Thoughts from industry leaders at HiE
Personalised nutrition continues to inch its way into the mainstream but is progress certain and what challenges remain? And what is biohacking?
China supplements market uncovered (part two): Which health claims can entice Chinese citizens?
Analysis of the top 20 claims of new health supplement launches in China between 2014-16 shows products targeting female and seniors are on the rise, with claims related to bone, cardiovascular and brain health increasing rapidly. But is this want...