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Nutrient profiling debate reignites

Nutrient profiling debate reignites

By Rod Addy

DG Sanco has reignited the nutrient profiling debate by initiating a consultation with other parts of the European Commission to test support for it to set nutrient profiles under health claims legislation.

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Ingredia takes chia to natural-focused China

By Kacey Culliney from Geneva

China’s trend towards natural ingredients with health benefits should ensure the success of Ingredia’s chia product for bakery, the firm has said.

Saffron Road's chickpea snack line should appeal to health conscious and halal consumers

Halal specialist's chickpea snacks hold health appeal

By Kacey Culliney

US Halal specialist American Halal has launched a new chickpea snacks line under its Saffron Road brand that it says holds appeal to the ‘natural foods’ consumer as well as Muslims.

The health and indulgence categories take the biscuit for top sales

Biscuit sector driven by health and indulgence

By Freddie Dawson

Global biscuit manufacturers are responding to consumers’ contradictory demands by launching new products targeting both health and indulgence, according to market research firm, Innova Market Insights.

What kind of health claims will be made on the Vitafoods show floor this year?

Vitafoods: EU nutra space wriggles into new health claims clothes

By Shane Starling

Vitafoods celebrates its 15th birthday next week. It’ll be my 11th consecutive May visit to Geneva for the jamboree and promises to be one of the most intriguing chapters with the (partial and belated) resolution of years of ambiguity regarding health...

Trans fats linked to stroke incidence: Study

Trans fats linked to stroke incidence: Study

By Nathan Gray

Older women whose diets include a substantial amount of trans-fats are more likely than their counterparts to suffer an ischemic stroke, a new study suggests.

Sonneveld responds to Dutch salt cap on bread

Sonneveld responds to Dutch salt cap on bread

By Oliver Nieburg

Increasing aromas and using oxidised enzymes can help bread manufacturers reduce salt as a Dutch cap on salt content looms, according to ingredients firm Sonneveld.

Fiber may boost pancreatic health: Study

Fiber may boost pancreatic health: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of fiber may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by 60%; with both soluble and insoluble forms offering benefits, suggests a new study from Italy.

Wrigley's Olga Martínez was appointed president of the new Spanish confectionery association PRODULCE

PRODULCE head looking for healthy innovation

By Oliver Nieburg

The Spanish confectionery sector must innovate on a health awareness platform, according to the head of the recently formed national confectionery association.

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