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EU article 13 health claims register
222 EU health claims become law; experts predict “tsunami of cheap innovation”
It’s official. Companies have six months – until December – to comply with the controversial European Union article 13, general function health claims register which today won final approval from the European Commission.
Researchers unpick cellular benefits of omega-3
The processes behind the widely reported health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids has been revealed for the first time by a team of researchers in the USA.
Frutarom rolls out “winter ailment” herb and mineral suite
Consumer concerns about drug resistance, promising market data and interest from the industry in established, ‘safe’ ingredients with EFSA-approved claims are behind Frutarom’s decision to roll out a range of ingredients addressing immune health.
Lutein, zeaxanthin may reduce cataract risk: Study
Lutein and zeaxanthin may protect the lens of the eye from oxidative stress and reduce the risk of cataracts, says a new study.
'Sin taxes' must raise food prices by 20% for any effect, argue experts
In order to have any effect on population health, fat taxes must raise food prices by 20% and should be combined with subsidies on healthy foods, say UK-based experts. However industry leaders have branded the calls as ‘irresponsible.’
Spotlight
Rejected cranberry wins EU medical UTI claim
€3 million and seven years of research and development work have paid off for Medical Brands which has won the right to make medical urinary tract infection (UTI) claims in the EU and beyond with its cranberry partner, Decas Botanical Synergies (DBS)...
Guest article
Who is regulating EU cyber supplement sales?
Food supplements are ideally suited for online sales: stable, light, high-value, popular with consumers. It is therefore no surprise that online food supplement sales are on the rise with the promise of lower prices and home delivery...
Sexier mice eat probiotic yogurt: researcher hints at human implications
The co-author of a research paper that found that mice fed probiotic yogurt displayed 'mouse swagger' and better sexual performance has told DairyReporter...
MEPs delay EFSA budget approval over conflict of interest and spending concerns
MEPs have voted to delay approving the way in which the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) spent EU funds in 2010 over concerns about possible conflicts of interest within the body and the high costs of its management board meetings...
Excessive nicotinic acid intake is damaging to health: BfR
The BfR – Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment – has called on consumers to refrain from taking nicotinic acid in excessive dosages as it is ‘damaging’ to health even if it is not widely used in Europe, according to an industry expert...
Global Industry News
Danone launches ‘new category’ of yogurt for Spanish marketfrom DairyReporter.com
Danone has launched a “new category” of yogurt to Spanish consumers – offering the experience of eating ice cream with the nutritional benefits of yogurt.
Wild targets regional tastes with strawberry launchfrom FoodNavigator.com
Manufacturers of fruit gums, milk cream fillings and ice cream can now benefit from a range of natural strawberry flavours that has just been launched by US flavours firm Wild.
Breaking News
Commission gives green light for major sugar industry takeoverfrom ConfectioneryNews.com
The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of the world’s largest sugar trader ED&F MAN by Europe’s largest sugar producer Südzucker and said it would raise no competition concerns on one condition.
‘Radical efficiency’ savings could see Arla cut supplier numbersfrom DairyReporter.com
Arla Foods is taking ‘radical’ cost-cutting steps to keep pace with rivals and told DairyReporter.com that fewer suppliers might have to offer lower prices for packaging and other materials.
Market for UTZ certified cocoa doubles with Germany leading the wayfrom ConfectioneryNews.com
Twice as much UTZ certified cocoa was sold to producers in 2011 compared to the previous year as demand for sustainable cocoa soared in Germany, according to the recently published UTZ Certified Annual Report 2011.