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European soft drink makers say they are not expecting significant upheaval in their operations amidst European Parliament support for stricter regulations on the use of pesticides for fruit and other crops sourced in their goods.
Functional foods are more likely to be successful if they meet a consumer perception of the types of foods suitable for fortification, according to a new report.
A US-based manufacturer of functional beverages is turning to the stevia-derived sweetener rebiana as part of a launch for what it claims are short-served, natural protein beverages.
The ability of the whey protein beta-lactoglobulin to spontaneously bind omega-3 fatty acids to create transparent nano-vehicles for the health-boosting ingredients, according to new research from Israel.
US health experts urge Obama to take ‘urgent action’ on obesityA group of prominent American health professionals has issued a... |