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February, 2010

Winclove rages against the health claims machine

Dutch probiotics supplier has withdrawn its ingredients from the European Union's health claims approval process claiming it has caused harm to its business.

February, 2010

Ban energy shots, says German government health body

Energy shots containing ingredients such as caffeine and taurine should be banned because consumers cannot be trusted not to drink too many of them, according to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).

February, 2010

Experts call for Vitamin D fortification to halt rise in rickets cases in UK

Medical experts in the UK have called for Vitamin D to be added to milk and other food products in a bid to halt a rise in the number of children suffering from rickets.

February, 2010

Fish oil may reduce the risk of psychotic disorders in high-risk individuals

Individuals at extremely high risk of developing psychosis appear less likely to develop psychotic disorders following a 12-week course of fish oil capsules containing long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

February, 2010

Danisco, Arla team up to find key functional ingredients in mother's milk

Denmark's Danisco and Arla Foods have joined a bid to discover and develop oligosaccharides that will enable production of infant formula more closely resembling mother's milk.

February, 2010

EFSA batch approach to health claims likely to distort market

Fears have emerged that the decision by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to publish Article 13.1 health-claims opinions in batches could result in a distortion of the EU market for functional foods and supplements.

January, 2010

EU's definition of health is too narrow, says Beneo

The Beneo-Institute has warned that the European Nutrition & Health Claims Regulation recognises only foods which offer active, medicine-like benefits at the expense of products that are generally healthy.

January, 2010

New Nestle supplement aims to help the aged

Nestle Nutrition is targeting Europe's elderly population with a new oral supplement the company says will offer a "pro-active approach to the problems of malnutrition amongst older adults.

January, 2010

Symrise helps superfruits make crossover into cosmetics

Germany-based Symrise has launched a range of 'superfruit' ingredients for use in cosmetic applications.

January, 2010

Reb A makes French debut in Fanta

Coca-Cola has become the first company to launch a beverage sweetened with Rebaudioside A in France – four months after the country's government approved the stevia-based ingredient.

January, 2010

EFSA batch approach to health claims will distort market, group warns

Fears have emerged that the decision by the European Food Safety Authority to publish Article 13.1 health claims opinions in batches could result in a distortion of the EU market for functional foods and supplements.

December, 2009

Probiotics: a sticky solution

Scientists have crystallised a protein that may help gut bacteria bind to the gastrointestinal tract.

December, 2009

Curbs on health claims may breach freedom of speech, says US lawyer

Companies whose health claims are banned by the European Commission should take the authorities to the courts for breaching the right to freedom of speech, according to a US attorney.

December, 2009

Neptune will appeal decision to revoke European krill patent

Canada's Neptune Technologies & Bioressources says it will appeal a decision by the European Patent Office (EPO) to revoke a patent protecting its NKO-branded krill Omega 3 ingredient.

December, 2009

Health fears prompt EFSA to cut ADIs for 'Southampton Six' trio

EFSA issued recommendations that the acceptable daily intakes for three controversial colorants should be lowered - but not because of their effect on kids' behaviour.

December, 2009

Cheer for Chia as ancient seed wins EU novel food approval

The Omega 3-rich Chia seed has finally won European Union novel foods approval — bringing to an end a six-year application process.

December, 2009

More claims agony as EFSA launches character assassination

More than two thirds of claims were rejected, with popular ingredients such as probiotics, glucosamine and chondroitin among the highest-profile victims

December, 2009

Symrise scents success in functional ingredients

Germany-based fragrance and flavouring manufacturer Symrise has established a dedicated business division in a bid to crack the market for functional ingredients.

November, 2009

Beneo-Institute heralds "exciting new phase"

European ingredients supplier Beneo-Group has launched a research initiative called the 'Beneo-Institute' in a bid to help its customers navigate the minefield of European regulation.

November, 2009

Functional market drives dairy ingredient sales

The markets for dietary supplements and functional foods are boosting sales of dairy ingredients, according to a new report.

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