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USP Expands Food Fraud Database

January 23, 2013
Nearly 800 new records of “food fraud” added to the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention’s Food Fraud Database present new information about foods that are vulnerable to fraudulent manipulation in today’s food supply.   Read More »
BASF’s Bid for Pronova BioPharma Accepted

January 21, 2013
BASF has secured more than 97% acceptance from Pronova shareholders regarding its offer for Pronova BioPharma, the Norwegian fish oil manufacturer.  Read More »
U.S. Leads the Way in Global Launches of High Protein Products

January 18, 2013
According to the latest research from Mintel, introductions of foods and drinks making a high protein claim are almost three times higher in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world, accounting for 19% of global new product launches in 2012.  Read More »
FTC Upholds Deceptive Advertising Ruling in POM Case

January 16, 2013
FTC has upheld an Administrative Law Judge’s decision that the marketers of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and POMx supplements deceptively advertised products to the public.  Read More »
CRN Issues Fish Oil Comments

January 16, 2013
Council for Responsible Nutrition has submitted comments to the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme regarding the Codex Alimentarius Commission’s Proposed Draft Standard for Fish Oils.  Read More »
Vitamin Shoppe Extends its Reach into Canada with Vitapath

January 16, 2013
Vitamin Shoppe expects to expand its retail stores under the Vitapath banner across Canada throughout 2013.  Read More »
Emerging Markets Offer Growing Opportunities for FMCG

January 15, 2013
Consumer market analyst Mintel and economic forecaster The Economist Intelligence Unit have teamed up to predict possible trends related to several Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) categories, within the U.S., UK and among emerging markets.   Read More »
Foods Labeled 'Whole Grain' Are Not Always Healthier

January 15, 2013
Researchers found several products labeled as "whole grain" higher in sugars and calories than those without the Whole Grain Stamp.   Read More »
EFSA Assigns Average Requirements for Energy Intake
EFSA Assigns Average Requirements for Energy Intake

January 14, 2013
Unique ARs have been set for energy intake for adults, infants and children and pregnant and breastfeeding women.  Read More »
ConsumerLab.com Reviews Lycopene Supplements

January 14, 2013
Lycopene supplements, which contain the red, antioxidant pigment found in tomatoes, vary widely in price and quality, according to a recent review by ConsumerLab.com.  Read More »
Global Probiotics Market Expected to Reach $44.9 Billion by 2018

January 11, 2013
Probiotics market mainly driven by high demand for probiotic yogurt and growing consumption of functional food.   Read More »
North America Consumers Opt for Clean Label & Natural Preservatives

January 10, 2013
Frost & Sullivan report predicts shelf-life extension food additives market could reach $197.8 million by 2018.  Read More »
Innovative Approaches to Revive the Vending Market

January 9, 2013
Despite years of decline, the vending industry may be on its way to a revival, thanks to new tech advances.  Read More »
Fresh Fruit Tops Americas Snack List

January 9, 2013
Fresh fruit is not only the top snack food consumed in America, it is also one of the fastest growing, according to new snacking research from The NPD Group.  Read More »
Best Diets Ranked by U.S. News & World Report

January 8, 2013
U.S. News & World Report has released its Best Diets 2013 rankings, which examined the tenets of 29 diets, ranging from the Traditional Asian Diet to Weight Watchers.  Read More »

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