German kids profit from supplement availability
German children and teenagers are profiting from the wide availability of vitamin supplements, but some intakes exceed tolerable upper limits, says new research.
Archives for April 18, 2006
Calcium supplements have 'little benefit' for kids
A review of 19 studies has concluded that kids do not benefit from calcium supplements and fortified foods, despite many not meeting recommended daily intakes of the mineral.
Ocean Spray doubles plant capacity as cranberries soar
Strong demand for cranberry-based ingredients for functional foods has led co-operative Ocean Spray to double production capacity at its plant in Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Whole grain stamps to state weight, not judge value
The Whole Grain Stamp program is evolving to give the number of grams of whole grain ingredients in a serving, an initiative that will help consumers keep track of their consumption.
Benzene: liquid supplements to be tested
Liquid dietary supplements that use the same preservative system as some soft drinks could contain elevated levels of the carcinogen benzene, according to Flora Research Laboratories, which has been contracted to carry out tests.
Alltracel discusses bioactive with multinationals
Irish biotech firm Alltracel is moving closer to taking its cellulose fibre bioactive into functional foods, and is currently in discussions with companies in the EU, US and Japan about commercialisation.
ADA responds to med school nutrition failings
The American Dietetic Association has responsed to results from a study, reported on NutraIngredients-USA.com, that many medical schools fail to give adequate nutrition education to medical students.