Bisphenol A: Hearts versus minds
Forget GMO and nanotechnology - the biggest food safety issue of our times is bisphenol A (BPA).
Archives for September 13, 2009
Special Edition: Resveratrol
Science: Resveratrol’s miraculous promise
In the final part of a special series on resveratrol, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the ingredient. Is there nothing it cannot do?
Gene study allays folate-prostate cancer fears
Folate levels are not linked with an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to results of a gene study and meta-analysis from the UK.
Health Canada to propose heart health claims for food
The Canadian government is preparing proposals to allow the use of health claims on food labels that would highlight the heart health benefits of certain compounds.
Rapper 50 Cent to choose Facebook-designed functional drink
Coca-Cola-owned Glaceau Vitaminwater is giving consumers the opportunity to design a new addition to its functional beverage range, with the winner being selected by the rapper 50 Cent and country singer, Carrie Underwood.
Special edition: Market insights
Datamonitor: How to keep the omega-3 health halo
The US food industry needs to help address a fundamental lack of consumer understanding about omega-3 if the ingredient is to maintain its ‘health halo’, says Datamonitor. In this special series, NutraIngredients canvasses insights from market analysts...