NutraIngredients USA Podcast

Round table: Gut health and obesity

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Modifying our gut bacteria with probiotics and prebiotics may be a new weapon in the fight against obesity. Three experts active in this field discuss the current state of play, and what the future may hold for weight management with probiotics and prebiotics.

Exclusive: EFSA speaks!...on gold standards; article 13,14; 2010 deadline

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

At HIE in Paris, NutraIngredients gained an exclusive interview with EFSA's chief health claim assessor, Professor Albert Flynn. EFSA has copped a lot of flak for its gold standard scientific approach, but Professor Flynn said his agency would not be changing tack.

HIE round-up: quality, not quantity

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

As the stands came down on day three in Paris, NutraIngredients.com canvassed industry opinion about Europe's marquee healthy nutrients event, Health Ingredients Europe. Had it been affected by the financial crisis and impact of new EU regulations?

The pros and cons of antioxidant claims

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Stephen Daniells canvases views on the use of the term 'antioxidant' and whether the industry is storing up future problems by over-egging their potential.

Is the economic climate squeezing supplements?

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The supplements industry will not be escaping the impact of today’s economic environment. But there are some signs that the impact could be a positive one. Lorraine Heller speaks to US industry representatives for their take on the situation.

Round table: Food policy under Obama

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

President-Elect Barack Obama has pledged to bring change to his country. Three food industry executives discuss what his election could mean for food regulation and trade, and policy interplay with healthcare and energy.

The biggest challenges in making GMPs work

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Many medium and small dietary supplement companies are still not close to meeting new GMP requirements, despite the looming deadlines. Lorraine Heller speaks to industry members about the major challenges that remain, and the next steps that should be taken.

Supplements, functional foods and the era of tighter regulations

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Lorraine Heller talks to Danisco’s director of regulatory and scientific affairs in North America – Stuart Craig – who predicts an environment of increased regulation for the nutraceuticals and functional food markets.

Exploring the sweet future for stevia

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0100

As regulatory approval for stevia and its extracts gathers pace in the US, Mark Blumenthal from the American Botanical Council gives his thoughts and inside knowledge on his nominee for ‘herb of the year’.

What is Section 912?

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Stuart Craig, Danisco's director of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, North America, explains why Section 912 could have a major impact on the way dietary supplements are regulated in the United States.