IADSA releases micronutrient adequacy report
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) has published a report tackling micronutrient adequacy around the world.
Archives for October 16, 2011
Algae protein promises ‘ultra-premium alternative to soy and whey’
Renewable Algal Energy (RAE) – the latest entrant into the rapidly-heating-up market for nutritional ingredients from microalgae – will be able to supply commercial quantities of its novel algal oils and proteins by the third quarter of 2012, bosses have...
Dispatches from SupplySide West 2011
GOED explains its “big plans” for omega-3 health claims in 2012
With the volume of omega-3 science tripling in 10 years, the world’s leading omega-3 trade group is working with international regulators to have that research reflected in authorised claims – especially in the EU and the US.
Berry-enriched soybean flour could open new ingredient category for food and supplements
Impregnating soybean flour with antioxidant-rich blueberry or cranberry extracts may open up new dietary supplement and functional food opportunities for industry, suggests new research.
Ginger supplement may reduce colon inflammation and cancer risk, suggests study
Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties may play a role in reducing inflammation in the colon, possibly reducing the risks of developing colorectal cancer, according to new research.
Dispatches from SupplySide West
NDI draft guidance release is ‘curious timing’: BI chief
The timing of the release of the new dietary ingredient (NDI) draft guidance is “curious” given pressing economic/resource issues and “far more serious issues that FDA should be looking at”, says the chief executive of BI Nutraceuticals.