Australia ponders legalising hemp foods
Australian regulators are considering allowing non-psychoactive versions of fatty acid and nutrient-rich hemp into the food supply and have opened a public consultation on the matter.
Archives for March 15, 2011
Omega-3 may reduce risk of AMD vision loss
Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may significantly reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to new research.
Omega-3 rich mackerel semen on sale in UK
A Spanish-themed restaurant and delicatessen in Liverpool in north west England is selling mackerel semen and fish roe.
FDA: Beware of Fraudulent ‘Dietary Supplements’
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a statement warning consumers to “beware of fraudulent dietary supplements” as its labelling, GMP and AER crackdown continues.
NPA getting ‘good feedback’ from Congressional freshmen
Initiatives introduced by the Natural Products Association (NPA) to engage a fresh batch of Congress members are already reaping rewards, says the NPA’s executive director.
Different generations seek similar functions from functional foods
Younger and older consumer groups may be interested in gaining similar benefits from functional food ingredients but products should address them in different ways, says president and co-founder of Integrated Marketing Group, Jeff Hilton.