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Green tea extracts may protect against oral cancer: Study

Extracts from green tea may prevent the formation of mouth cancers in people with risk signs of the disease, according to a new study from Texas.

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'Unique' probiotic and omega-3 combo offers longer shelf life

A 'unique' combination of a probiotic and omega-3 fish oil offers greater shelf life and enhanced activity, claims its manufacturer Nutrition 21.

Carotenoid-rich broccoli could lead to better extracts

Careful conventional breeding of broccoli may boost the levels of antioxidants in the vegetable, especially lutein – a carotenoid linked to improved eye health.

General Mills expands open-source innovation network

General Mills is beefing up its Worldwide Innovation Network (G-WIN) with an online collaboration tool to align “scientists, researchers, engineers, inventors and entrepreneurs” with technical challenges highlighted by the company

Canadians warned off Chaotic Beverages over possible health risks

Health Canada has told consumers not to drink four “unauthorised” drinks made by Chaotic Beverages on fears they contain ingredients that could pose a health hazard to children.

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Canada tightens front-of-pack nutrition labeling rules from FoodNavigator-USA.com

Canada is updating its front-of-pack nutrition labeling scheme, disqualifying whole food categories, changing the rules for fiber, salt and fat, and introducing criteria for trans fat and sugar.

LA legislators debate action on soda from FoodNavigator-USA.com

Soda tax was on the agenda again yesterday as California legislators debated the possible link between obesity and sugary soft drinks.

Fizzy drinks set to recover growth from BeverageDaily.com

The global carbonated soft drinks market is predicted to rebound next year after seeing its growth rate halve in 2008, with expansion by about five billion litres expected in Latin America, say consultants.

Safer almond production results from plant redesign, says US firm from BakeryAndSnacks.com

The newly designed facility of a global supplier of pistachios and almonds will help eliminate contamination of product and will result in speedier shipments, claims the company.

Threat of EU health claims legal challenge grows from NutraIngredients.com

Three of Europe’s largest food supplement and healthy product trade groups have issued a 17-page paper that lays out its many concerns with the scientific approach being taken by EFSA in regard to health claims.

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Lychee extract may trim waist fat: Study

An extract from lychees may reduce abdominal fat in people with metabolic syndrome, a lead to improvements in overall health, says a new study from Japan...