Richard Clarke

Fruitflow, a circulation-health ingredient that is marketed under a DSM-Provexis partnership, is starting to find its way into consumer products.

Ketchup made from organic tomatoes contains a higher level of polyphenols, according to a recent study, reopening the debate over whether organic farming techniques yield foods that are more healthful.

Industry leaders have urged the European Commission to do more to encourage investment in R&D in Europe’s food and beverage industry.

In the fall, the European Commission published its draft list of permitted health claims, marking a significant step towards implementation—at last—of the EU’s Nutrition & Health Claims Regulation.

Once the list has been adopted into law, expected to be in the spring, the industry will have a transition period of six months to withdraw any claims not contained within it. It’s no exaggeration to say this will represent a revolution in the European market for functional ingredients.

But there are some unanswered questions.

In an effort to build up its arsenal of clinical research, the European probiotics manufacturer, Probi, strikes a critical partnership.

European Commission issues draft Article 13.1 list for consultation.