New probiotic strains will win health claims (but not for 10-15 years): Prof

Advances in genomics and understanding the human gut microbiota will lead to the discovery of probiotic bacterial strains that will deliver biomarker-measured health benefits – but it may take 10-15 years, according to a leading researcher... Read

Coffee may reduces fibrosis risk in people with liver disease

High consumption of coffee could hold the key to reducing the risk of advanced fibrosis in those with fatty liver disease, say researchers... Read

UK Herbal Quality Campaign concerns are “bogus", says ANH

The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) has taken a swipe at the newly formed Herbal Quality Campaign (QHC) in the UK, labelling its concerns about herbal food supplements “bogus”... Read

Cranberry shows urinary tract benefits for children: Study

A glass of cranberry juice per day may reduce the recurrence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children by 43%, suggests a new study funded by Ocean Spray... Read

US per capita spending on probiotic supplements expected to nearly double by 2016

Per capita spending on probiotic supplements is forecast to almost double over the next five years in the US, according to market researcher Euromonitor International... Read

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What does healthy snacking mean? Mintel asks

Most people consider fresh fruit and raw vegetables healthy snack choices, according to a recent survey from market research organization Mintel, but a surprising number think cookies and ice cream are also healthy snacks... Read

FrieslandCampina seizes Balkan takeover opportunity under route 2020 'spearhead'

Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has signed a memorandum of understanding with a UK-based venture capital firm to acquire Serbian dairy producers Imlek and Mlekara Subotica, and sees great potential to grow sales in the region... Read

FSA publishes priorities on science and evidence

Microbiological food safety, allergen risks, and novel technologies are among the top areas of priority for the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the forthcoming year... Read

Low-fat ingredients delivering for Russian group EFKO

Last year saw sales of food ingredients jump nearly 10% for supplier EFKO, a Russian manufacturer of industrial fats, including cocoa butter substitutes, used in confectionary, diary, bakery and other food industries... Read

Japanese dairy firms curb consumer radiation concerns

Leading Japanese milk producers have announced that they are set to begin screening products for radiation at around 180 factories, in response to growing consumer concerns about radioactivity levels in food... Read

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Potential lifeline for probiotic yogurt claims

Loopholes in the law may save probiotic yogurt manufacturers from having to remove products from sale when the new EU nutrition and health claims legislation comes into effect... Read

Cocoa can be the new cranberry, says food marketing guru

Cocoa and its extracts have the potential to rival the success of cranberries as healthful powerhouses, especially if a recently applied for European Union health claim is approved this year, says a leading consultant and author... Read

Potatoes may offer blood pressure benefits

Purple potatoes that contain high levels of antioxidants could help to lower blood pressure in people with obesity, according to new research... Read

UK ad watchdog dismisses complaint against Kellogg

The UK advertising watchdog has ruled in favour of breakfast cereal giant Kellogg’s in relation to a complaint that a TV advert for a cereal was misleading in relation to its nutritional content... Read

Decaffeinated coffee may boost brain metabolism and functions: Mouse Study

Decaffeinated green coffee could help to preserve memory functions by improving energy metabolism in the brain, according to new research in mice... Read

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Strong growth forecast for pre and probiotic yogurts

UK sales of pre and probiotic yogurts are expected to show strong growth with spending predicted to reach £15.78 per head by 2016... Read

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