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By Wasi Asghar
How the Role of 'Art' in Food Safety Complements 'Science in Action'
The theme of this year’s World Food Safety Day, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is “Science in Action.” Read more
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HHS, FDA Initiate Comprehensive Review of Nutrients in Infant Formula
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FDA Announces Expanded Use of Unannounced Inspections at Foreign Manufacturing Facilities
In addition, the FDA will evaluate the agency’s policies and practices for improvements to the foreign inspection program to ensure that the FDA is the gold standard for regulatory oversight. Read more
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By Kit Redwine
Food Poisoning from Herbs and Spices – The Overlooked Dangers in Your Kitchen
When we think about food safety, herbs and spices might not be the first things that come to mind. These flavorful additions to our meals are often seen as harmless, even beneficial, due to their natural origins and health properties. Read more
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By Cindy Hazen
Making a meaningful impact through ethical and sustainable cocoa production
However the cocoa industry faces several ethical and sustainability issues, especially in West Africa where Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana produce over 60% of the world’s supply of the commodity. Read more
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By Cindy Hazen
Sodium in the spotlight: Proposed front-of-pack labeling rule spurs innovation in salt reduction
A proposed rule requiring front-of-pack labeling for food companies has reignited focus on sodium reduction, with industry organizations advancing research and strategies to address the challenges of reducing salt in packaged foods without compromising safety or flavor. Read more
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The State of Supplements: U.S. Market Approaches $70 Billion
The U.S. dietary supplement market reached $69.3 billion in 2024 on 5.2% growth, according to estimates from Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ), as consumers continue to adopt preventive health measures and prioritize healthy aging. Read more
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Modernizing the Multivitamin with Personalization, Performance, and Palatability
Market research firm Mintel projected that the U.S. vitamin and mineral market reached $37.4 billion in 2024, experiencing year-over-year growth of 3.2% compared to sales in 2023. In the long term, the company anticipates that vitamin and mineral sales will continue to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% to reach $41 billion in 2029. Read more
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Consumer Snack Habits and Impact on Public Health
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that 85% of calories per day come from nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, and grains. However, approximately 60% of calories that U.S. adults actually consume come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), including snacks and baked goods. Read more
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Weird 'gut-eye axis' links the retina and intestines, and may help explain glaucoma
A type of immune cell that travels from the gut to the eyeballs may help to explain why some people with glaucoma continue to lose their vision after treatment. Read more
From TandFonline
Written by Sophie Medlin
Going Vegan?
Veganism, the plant-based diet which shuns meat and dairy, is having its time in the sun. Since 2008, there has been a 350% increase in the number of self-described vegans in the UK alone. Where this motivation stems from is varied, but includes concerns about animal welfare, worries about the environment and religious reasons. Read more
From The Conversation
Written by Sophie Medlin
Ginger and mobility
There is limited evidence that ginger powder consumption can aid in joint mobility due to their phytochemical constituents. This study investigates the effect of ginger supplementation on participants (n = 120) of a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled 3-month clinical trial investigating knee osteoarthritis. Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the ginger group (GG) or the placebo group (PG). Read more
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News, studies and opinions from the food, medical and scientific sector professionals.
Oxidative Stress & Polyphenols
From PubMed
Oxidative stress is viewed as an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their elimination by protective mechanisms, which can lead to chronic inflammation. Oxidative stress can activate a variety of transcription factors, which lead to the differential expression of some genes involved in inflammatory pathways. Polyphenols have been proposed to be useful as antioxidant activity, and inhibition of enzymes involved in the production of eicosanoids. Read more
Functional Additive Benefits
From FFIHD
A Study done on adding functional ingredients to cookies have some interesting results!
These results indicate that the spice blend at 5% addition has potential as a healthy snack aiding in better nutrition and discouraging biological imbalances.
Myricetin effect on heterocyclic amines
From Medical News Today
Myricetin is a flavonoid found in parsley and other plants. Parsley contains one of the highest concentrations of myricetin per 100 gramsTrusted Source. Read more
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