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Mexican food supplement rules up for discussion

By  staff reporter

Anipron, the Mexican dietary supplements trade group will host European Union regulators, Mexican government decision makers and key industry figures to discuss supplements regulations and their impact on consumers in the central American republic.

Special edition: Probiotic regulations and claims

IPA event examines probiotic health claims in the US

By  Lorraine Heller

A recent conference on probiotics provided an overview of the global regulatory status of the bacteria, as well as the health claims that can be associated with these on different markets. In the first article in a series, NutraIngredients-USA.com...

Omega-3 and bipolar disorders: Jurys still out

By  Stephen Daniells

More well-designed studies are required before any conclusions can be drawn on the benefits of omega-3 for people with bipolar disorders, University of Oxford researchers have reported after reviewing the literature.

Chinese flax gains international patent, targets foods

By  Shane Starling

Biogin Biochemicals has received a patent for its standardized flax seed extract, AlaLife Flax Lignan, as the Chinese botanicals supplier bids to develop its international presence in the foods, beverages and cosmeceuticals sectors.

Ocean Spray ITC sees sales soar in CEE

By  Jess Halliday in Warsaw

Ocean Spray ITG has revealed extraordinary growth for its products in Poland in the last few years - a phenomenon attributed to growing health awareness, spending power, and a pre-existing berry culture.