International experts to meet to discuss how low calorie sweeteners are key to Europe’s public health challenges
International Sweeteners Association hosts ‘Why Low Calories Count’ Conference, on 2nd April in Brussels Brussels, 1st April 2014: Dr Roberto Bertollini, chief scientist at the World Health Organisation, Professor James Hill and Professor Adam Drewnowski are just three of the leading international experts convening in Brussels tomorrow to discuss the role low calorie sweeteners can play in tackling the major […]
EFSA opinion re-confirms confidence in aspartame
Brussels 10 December 2013: The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) welcomes the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion, published today, which reconfirms that aspartame is safe.1,2 EFSA’s scientific experts have thoroughly investigated and reviewed all available data on aspartame and its breakdown products and have concluded that aspartame poses no safety concern for consumers. As EFSA highlights […]
Low calorie sweeteners play a positive role in diabetes and overweight prevention
According to national and international nutrition, health and food safety experts assembled at a conference on “Low Calorie Sweeteners, Health and Consumers” Low calorie sweeteners do not affect insulin or blood glucose levels Health experts ratify their safe consumption at permitted levels The EU currently authorizes the use of 10 low-calorie sweeteners Madrid, 26 November […]
World Diabetes Day: sport champions promote the importance of physical activity for people with diabetes
Sport personality Gary Mabbutt, MBE, and Professor Greg Whyte, Olympian and sport scientist talk candidly about role of physical exercise and controlled sugar intake in managing and preventing diabetes Brussels, 14th November 2013: Gary Mabbutt MBE, former England International footballer with type 1 diabetes, and Professor Greg Whyte, Olympian, Sport Scientist and physical activity expert, have […]
World Heart Day: small steps towards a healthy lifestyle
Brussels 29 September – Today, World Heart Day provides an important reminder about some simple lifestyle adjustments people can make that can help them lead healthier lives. Heart disease kills more than two million people in Europe each year; more than all cancers combined. It also puts a massive strain on the European economy, costing […]
Healthy lifestyles for healthy teeth: ISA celebrates European Oral Health day
Brussels, 12th September 2013: The treatment of dental health problems represents a tremendous strain to the European economy. Every year an estimated €79 billion is spent in the EU for the care and treatment of dental issues, and the costs are growing1. Dental problems go beyond hurting peoples’ pockets, they can make life miserable, sometimes even […]
European Congress On Obesity 2013
‚Move more, eat smarter: simple changes could help reduce obesity in Europe‘, says Prof James O.Hill Liverpool, 14th May 2013: Small changes to daily physical activity and diet could help Europe’s adults fight obesity, according to Professor James O. Hill, PhD, from University of Colorado’s School of Medicine, Denver, Colorado USA. Speaking at ‘Small changes, big […]
The International Sweeteners Association launches video in support of World Diabetes Day
Europe, 14th November 2012: By 2030, there will be half a billion people living with diabetes, making it one of the most challenging health problems of the 21st century. To demonstrate support and help raise awareness of this issue, the International Sweeteners Association has produced a video for World Diabetes Day. Chairman of the ISA, Hugues Pitre […]
The International Sweeteners Association celebrates accelerated product innovation
Europe, 7th November 2012: One year after the addition of the latest low calorie sweetener (steviol glycosides, commonly known as stevia) to the array of ingredients available to food and beverage manufacturers, the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) is celebrating the industry’s accelerated level of product innovation, which means consumers can enjoy a ever widening variety […]
The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) elects Merisant European Senior Executive as its new Chairman
At the Board meeting of the International Sweeteners Association on 27th June, Mr Hugues Pitre, Senior Vice President, Managing Director EAME at Merisant, was elected as the new ISA Chairman. Hugues Pitre joined Merisant in 2002 and was appointed Senior Vice President, Managing Director EAME in March 2012. Mr Stefan Ronsmans, EU Scientific & Regulatory […]