EFSA consults on riboflavin draft opinion
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its draft scientific opinion on dietary reference values for riboflavin (vitamin B2).
Archives for April 23, 2017
Reckitt’s baby food firm takeover ‘progressing well’
Reckitt Benckiser’s £14.3bn takeover of baby food manufacturer Mead Johnson Nutrition is expected to be completed by the end of September.
Top public nutrition adviser faces criticism after receiving money from chocolate industry
A spate of recent reports have accused a top member of Scotland’s food standards agency of bias after revealing her financial ties to a major chocolate firm - is the junk food industry meddling with objective scientific research?
Fish oil molecule ups brain and eye cell survival odds from stroke
A molecule made from omega-3 fish oil could help damaged brain and retina cells survive in the event of a stroke or other neurodegenerative and eye-blinding disorders, a study has shown.
Plant protein may prove a more effective diabetic defence: Study
Consuming protein from plants rather than meat greatly reduces chances of type 2 diabetes, new research shows.
FBIF 2017
TCM heritage and modern innovation: Firm secures sales success through supplement and functional food expansion
Harnessing the heritage of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern supplement and functional food trends can help Chinese companies boost growth at home and across Asia – providing it is backed by sound science.
Rogue supplements: Czech authorities withdraw batch over aluminium concern
A rogue batch of dietary food supplements with excessive levels of aluminium withdrawn from Czech Republic over health concerns.
Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017
Study unlocks how genes may affect dietary preferences
Genes involved in behavioral and psychological traits appear to drive a significant part of someone’s food preferences and dietary habits, says a new study from Spain.