Health Canada approved Taiyo's ingredient, Sunfiber, for use as a dietary fiber source. The agency based its decision on results of clinical studies...[More]

The nonprofit organization Center for Science in the Public Interest is calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ban the use of herbal...[More]

Though some research has shown that calcium supplements, which are good for bone health, may be harmful to cardiovascular health, a new study finds...[More]

British researchers have modified purple tomatoes with the natural pigment anthocyanin, resulting in a doubling of the shelf life of the popular fruit...[More]

A food product certification/accreditation company in Australia has established a subsidiary that will focus solely on guaranteeing that foods are...[More]

Private-label gum manufacturer Fertin Pharma announced a chewing gum the company claims can help people fight the common cold. Consumers should take...[More]

Scientists have known for some time that eating walnuts in a heart-healthy diet reduces cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. Now a new U...[More]

Researchers recently presented three studies associating tree nuts with a better nutrient profile, better diet quality, lower body weight, lower...[More]

A U.S. study that compared vitamin D levels in 30 adults after ingesting supplements and mushroom powder found no statistical difference among the...[More]

Nutritional scientists and media professionals should be careful about publicizing single-study findings on the effects of so-called “miracle foods”...[More]

Scientists have known for some time that the omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) in fish oils can reduce harmful inflammation, but a new U.S. study...[More]

The “health halo effect” of certain labels in the food industry – like the term “organic” – confers a special meaning to shoppers and can influence...[More]

With demand for chewing gum on the decline, and interest in energy-boosting foods and drinks on the rise, Wrigley’s, maker of the Juice Fruit and...[More]

Sports nutrition has emerged from the shadows of bodybuilding, steroids, banned substances, etc., into mainstream retail, according to researcher...[More]

U.S. researchers have found that folate (folic acid) with vitamin B supplementation improves the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, especially in...[More]

Men who take vitamin C supplements regularly run a higher risk of developing kidney stones, according to Swedish research. The research analyzed data...[More]

Swiss food processing technology specialist Bühler has developed a soft landing mechanism for its optical sorting technology that significantly...[More]

Compounds known as catechins, found in green tea and also available in supplements, are absorbed by the skin when taken orally and protect the skin...[More]

The stevia industry expects expansion of global markets and the introduction of new food and beverage products that use the natural sweetener stevia –...[More]

Market researcher Mintel reports that Indonesia is one of the highest value markets for bottled water, based on a comparison of the country’s bottled...[More]

With a large majority of consumers believing that “natural” means “healthier,” it is probably no surprise that a German grain ingredients supplier has...[More]

Slate columnist Daniel Engber takes a close look at the legal and regulatory squabbling  surrounding the controversial food claim “natural,”...[More]

Danish food ingredients company Chr. Hansen says it may have a solution to the global health problem diarrhea. It has developed a probiotic formula...[More]

Innova Market Insights reports that resveratrol – a type of natural phenol found in the skin of red grapes and in red wine and used in many...[More]

A clinical study funded by an eight-year-old Canadian company reports that taking the company’s proprietary probiotic twice a day lowers key...[More]

Among the key emerging trends likely to have an impact on the food and drinks market in 2013 are two especially important ones, according to Innova...[More]

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected claims by Glanbia Nutritionals Inc. that consumption of Prolibra, its hydrolyzed whey protein...[More]

The Rabobank Group’s food and agribusiness analysts report that the U.S. snack bar market has grown at twice the rate of other snack foods and nearly...[More]

The organic food sector in China is benefiting from consumer reaction to recent food safety problems, according to market researcher Mintel. Eighty...[More]

Numerous studies have linked omega-3 fatty acids to a variety of health benefits. But a new U.S. clinical study found that 11 healthy young adults ...[More]