Archives for April 10, 2008

Special edition: Applying health claims

Legal advice to avoid FDA/FTC claim clamp- down

The final article in a NutraIngredients-USA.com series on health claims examines the top priorities set out by an FDA and FTC compliance lawyer on how companies can ensure they are making the right claims.

Danisco US expansion increases DVI capacity

Danisco has invested $9m in its Wisconsin cultures plant to expand capacity and meet the growing demand for low-cost frozen Direct Vat Inoculants (DVI) cheese cultures.

Nanoparticles could improve food safety

Silver nanoparticles could improve the safety of the world's food supply, according to a research project at Iowa State University.

European food groups edging past US rivals in obesity focus

European-based food groups are generally ahead of their US rivals in providing health and wellness products to consumers, though they must do more to ensure the focus is a core part of their business, a new report claims.