New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has called for submissions on its latest consultation paper set to decide between mandatory implementation of folic acid fortification or a continued voluntary policy.
SunOpta, a Canada-based company focused on organic, specialty and natural health products, has signed a definitive agreement to sell its natural health products distribution business.
Swedish firm Biovelop claims that its new oat-based protein rich ingredient Proatein is already being used in place of whey protein, as a cheaper source of the macronutrient.
Vitiva has introduced the rosemary-based formulation Substar. The oil-soluble oxidation management system may replace tocopherols in protecting shelf life for foods, pet foods, animal feed products and cosmetics.
Herbal product registrations are slowing across the EU a European Medicines Agency (EMA) report has revealed, with a leading health food group noting registrations had, “dropped through the floor.”
Traditional unprocessed breads could be about to get a health kick from Spanish researchers, who are investigating ways to produce bakery products with high levels of omega-3 and fibre.
Banyan Capital Partners has agreed to acquire the Canadian natural health products distribution business, known as Purity Life Natural Health Products, of SunOpta, Inc.
Folic acid fortification of foods may reduce the incidence of the most common type of kidney cancer and a type of brain tumors in children, according to new research from Washington University and the University of Minnesota.
Daily supplements of vitamin E may protect cells from the detrimental effects of oxidative stress in healthy middle-aged to elderly people, says a new study from China. Nutrition Research
The study – published in the journal Stroke– suggests that people who drink low-fat milk and eat reduced-fat yogurt and cheese have a lower risk of stroke compared to those who consume full-fat dairy counterparts.
Green tea catechins such as EGCG have effectively been shown to increase metabolism as an aid to weight loss and have demonstrated a long history as a potent tool to fight many different types of cancer.
