EFSA rejects Stablor fat reduction health claim
French firm LNC has failed in its bid to gain an approved health claim for its medical weight loss drink Stablor, with EFSA critiquing one human clinical trial, and rejecting LNC’s other evidence.
Archives for March 8, 2017
FOOD VISION 2017
Subscription snacking: How Love with Food is gathering consumer opinions through its products
Love with Food is a subscription service that allows food companies to gain consumer feedback on their products.
German herbal cold remedy debuts in US
German OTC health products manufacturer Pohl-Boskamp is bringing a respiratory health supplement to the US market after decades of market history in the EU.
China the top target for tocotrienol sales growth, says supplier ExcelVite
China is the next top target for tocotrienol, according to supplier ExcelVite, which wants to boost sales of its ‘super vitamin E’ products in the country after establishing strong markets in the US and Europe.
Lion Capital take majority stake in UK sports nutrition firm Grenade
Private equity firm Lion Capital has acquired a majority stake in UK-based active nutrition firm Grenade Holdings in a deal that sees the business valued at £72 million (€83m).
Stevia & fibre blend promises to slash sugar by 100% with no loss in taste or bulk
Food tech start-up Unavoo has launched a natural, stevia- and prebiotic fibre-based sweetener that can replace sugar like-for-like in dairy, bakery and beverage products.
Vitamin A, D and E deficiency linked to repeat colds and flu in Chinese children: Case control study
Low levels of vitamin A, D and E have been associated with Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections (RRTI) among children living in Northern China, a new case control study reports.
Low omega-3 intakes a ‘concern’ for pregnant women: US data
Pregnant women in the US should be encouraged to consume more omega-3s, with a new analysis showing that intakes of EPA and DHA are falling short of recommendations.