As the addition of herbal products and antioxidants in products like juices comes under the scrutiny of consumer groups, one supplement association says some drinks may require detailed labelling to offset potential safety concerns... Read

Proliant Health and Biologicals' bovine globulin ingredient, ImmunoLin, has achieved self-affirmed generally-recognised as safe (GRAS) status, paving the way for its use in functional foods and beverages... Read

Fungal treatment of a biodiesel byproduct can produce the omega-3 fatty acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), offering a potentially economical source of EPA from microbes... Read

For many consumers, antioxidant doesn't go beyond vitamins C and E, and beta-carotene, but as understanding of the antioxidant compounds in fruit and vegetables increases, more research is pointing towards the potential of polyphenols... Read

A patent-pending production process employing nanotechnology is allowing omega-3s into shelf-stable beverages such as juices and waters for the first time, according to biotech firm, Virun... Read

JK Sucralose has decided to go through with a major expansion of its sucralose production facilities, despite no final decision as yet on whether it has infringed Tate & Lyle patents... Read

European brewers claim they are playing a major role in pushing responsible drinking initiatives in the bloc through localised commitments to the EU Alcohol and Health Forum... Read

Synergy is launching new range of dairy ingredients for savoury foods intended to help control formulation cost issues and improve the sensory appeal of better-for-you products... Read

Newly acquired packaging technology drives leading French cereal firm Soufflet to extend its Vivien Paille brand, launching a rice and milk snack targeted at 5 to 14 year olds... Read

One in seven American adolescents is vitamin D deficient, says a new study by Cornell researchers, with better education of consumers critical to boosting levels of the vitamin... Read

Cranberry giants Ocean Spray have appointed Dr Christina Khoo to the position of manager of research sciences, emphasizing the company's continued drive of science... Read

Increased intakes of calcium and vitamin D may improve insulin levels, and offer protection against diabetes, independent of dairy intake, suggests a new study... Read

The staggered implementation of America's controversial GMP rules is underway and due for completion in June, 2010. For the Council for Responsible Nutrition's VP of regulatory and scientific affairs, Andrew Shao, PhD, the bill may be progressing but much remains to be resolved... Listen

Apparently conflicting results from randomized clinical trials and observational studies abound in the scientific literature. In the third part of a four-part series on antioxidants, NutraIngredients looks to get behind the contradictions... Read