Pomegranate juice, dark chocolate, berries, walnuts, almonds, ginger, and cinnamon are the “magic food” super stars that have shown the most growth since 2006, according to a Decision Analyst report on ingredient and healthy food trends. (nutraingredients.com) Over-45s are seeking out these foods in ever greater numbers, the report found, compared to 18-45 year olds who tended to view their health as “bulletproof”. The report found rising interest... read more →
Segregated sustainable palm oil will be available on the European market in the coming months, as IOI-Loders Crokaan and New Britain open dedicated refineries. The news marks the latest step towards changing the commodity supply chain. (foodnavigator.com). Palm oil is commonly used in food and personal care products, but its use has come in for criticism in recent years as increasing demand has led to deforestation in parts of Asia, and the destruction... read more →
Chinese herbal products containing a banned botanical ingredient called Aristolochia have been recalled by UK authorities, although they remain on-market. (nutraingredients.com) More than 900 bottles of the product in question – Jingzhi Kesou Tan Chuan Wan – were still on-shelves despite a February recall issued by the distributor in the UK. Ekong International (UK) Ltd distributed the products to about 20 traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) outlets,... read more →
