Nestlé rejects FDA doubts on infant formula
Infant formula made by food and nutrition giant Nestlé will not be recalled in the US, the group has said, despite warnings from the country's food regulator.
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Australian project to turn food waste into healthy ingredients
A new project was launched this week by Australian food researchers to tap bioactive compounds from agricultural and food industry waste for use in health-enhancing foods and nutraceuticals.
Forbes, Carrefour confident over Reducol roll-out
Reducol could have a big impact on heart disease rates in France, say Forbes Medi-Tech and Carrefour, the supermarket giant that recently launched a range of yoghurt products containing the cholesterol-lowering ingredient.
New FDA rule allows "per day" supplement labeling option
FDA has published a final rule giving dietary supplement manufacturers the option to issue nutrition label information on a 'per day' basis, as a voluntary option in addition to the mandatory 'per serving' information.
Danisco trial tips probiotics into pain relief arena
Oral administration of Lactobacillous acidophilus NCFM has been seen to have an analgesic effect in the gut similar to that of morphine - a finding that opens up a new realm of applications for Danisco's probiotic strain.
Routine features first in breakfast choices, says study
Taste preference and familiarity remain the most important drivers behind peoples' breakfast choices, according to a new study by market researcher the NPD Group.
Nestlé confirms Novartis Medical Nutrition buy
Swiss food giant Nestle has confirmed its plan to purchase Novartis Medical Nutrition for US$2.5bn - a move that propels it from a minor player in healthcare nutrition to the world number two.
False claims see Pomegreat juice ad dropped
An advert for pomegranate juice has been dropped in the UK after the country's advert watchdog ruled it made illegal medicinal claims.
Supplements should position to counter health crisis, says NBJ
If the United States nutraceutical industry is to continue experiencing accelerated growth, formulators will have to be strategic and lure the remaining 65 percent of the population who do not take supplements, according to the Nutrition Business...