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28-Mar-2002
Sodium deficiency linked to neurological development
A lack of sodium in the first two weeks of life can have a major effect on the development of the brains of premature infants....
Unigene JV launches calcitonin in China
A joint venture between US-based Unigene Laboratories and China's Shijiazhuang Pharmaceutical Group will begin selling injectable calcitonin in China for the treatment of osteoporosis as...
FiberChoice: a new way to lift fibre intake
The recent revelation that US consumers are failing to consume enough dietary fibre has led to a number of fibre supplements being launched. Earlier this...
Algry planning US launch for choline
Algry Quimica, the Spanish company which claims to be the leading European manufacturer of choline ingredients for nutraceuticals and infant formulas, has said it is...
Lescarden awarded osteoarthritis patent
Lescarden, a biotechnology company focusing on the development of natural biological therapies for the chronic wound care, dermatology and osteoarthritis markets, has been awarded US...
AHPA produces kava warning label
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has been quick to react to the announcement earlier this week by the FDA that consumers should be wary...
Scottish organic farmers get financial aid
The Scottish Organic Producers Association (SOPA) yesterday announced that the country's organic farmers would benefit from a grant of £100,000 over two years from Scottish...
Australian scientist warns of ginseng cancer risk
The popular herbal treatment ginseng could be linked to the growth of breast cancer, according to an article by an Australian doctor this week, reports...
27-Mar-2002
Martek extends DHA presence with OmegaTech buy
Martek Biosciences Corporation is to buy docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) producer OmegaTech, giving it a further foothold in the growing market for fortified foods. Martek said...
Energy supplements have broad appeal, research shows
The US market for energy supplements is estimated to be worth more than $1.2 billion (€1.37bn) in retail sales in 2001, and while young, male...
Return to the black for Omega Protein
Omega Protein Corporation, the leading producer of Omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products in the US, has reported net profits of $3.9 million...
CRN omega-3 guidelines open to comment
After a year of discussion and deliberation, the Omega-3 Working Group of the US-based Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has approved a draft voluntary monograph...
Herbal supplement effective at treating menopause, study finds
A supplement made from the herb black cohosh has been found to be an effective alternative treatment to oestrogen for women suffering from the menopause....
Link explored between nutrition and benign prostate disease
A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition explored the connections between nutrition and the risk of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)...
New pre-natal supplement launched
The Ther-Rx subsidiary of US-based KV Pharmaceutical has launched PrimaCare, a new prescription nutritional supplement with essential fatty acids for pre- and post-natal women. PrimaCare...
US panel calls for more funding for CAM research
The White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (WHCCAMP), established by former President Clinton, said most alternative treatments "have not yet been scientifically...
Joshua Tree launches weight loss supplements
Joshua Tree, the former construction company which recently completed the acquisition of American Health & Diet Centers (AHDC), has released three new weight loss products...
26-Mar-2002
Coffee poses only minor risk to blood pressure
Coffee consumption has often been linked to a risk of high blood pressure, but the latest research shows that moderate consumption of the beverage, even...
Oestrogen lotion reduces menopause symptoms - study
An experimental oestrogen lotion reduced hot flushes by 85 per cent in post-menopausal women, according to results from a pivotal-stage trial of the drug Estrasorb....
Sunrich launches new MU brand
A new range of organic milk and butter products under the brand name MU has been launched into the Canadian market by Sunrich Valley, a...
Iron supplementation can assist training
Supplementation with iron can help pre-menopausal women to train longer and harder, according to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Iron deficiency...
Japanese opportunities for Galaxy
Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan's leading trading houses, is to stock a range of nutritious plant-based dairy alternatives produced by the US group Galaxy Nutritional...
FDA issues kava warning
The debate over the safety of the popular herbal supplement kava kava continued yesterday with the announcement by the US Food & Drug Administration that...
Cadbury buys Nantucket Nectars
Cadbury Schweppes, the British confectionery and drinks producer which owns Dr Pepper and Snapple, has added another US drink brand to its portfolio via the...
25-Mar-2002
Australia to supply organic beef
OBE Beef, the largest certified organic beef supplier in Australia, and Nippon Meat Packers, an Australian processor, have formed an alliance to market EU certified...
Broccoli: the next generation tea?
Brassica Tea, developed by researchers at the US Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, has received much attention since it was launched as a test product...
Eyes wide open: report tackles blindness
More Americans than ever are facing the threat of blindness from age-related eye disease, reveals a new report from the US. Over one million Americans...
Organic demand in foodservice on the rise
Consumer demands for organic food are increasing in Scandinavia, in particular when outside the home, and among the generations which are approaching retirement, reports Oresund...
Consumer group criticises Quorn manufacturers
A consumer group is accusing the marketer of a fungus-based meat substitute of "deceptive labelling" and has filed a complaint with the US Food and...
Functional food conference booked for November
Worldnutra this week announced the Third Annual International Conference and Exhibition on Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods to be held in San Diego, California, November 18...
22-Mar-2002
Robust growth in Scandinavian organic fruit sector
Some sectors of the Scandinavian organic food industry are approaching maturity, but the organic fresh fruit market continues to show robust growth, according to a...
Health Sciences to buy QBI
Health Sciences Group, the Los Angeles-based group which specialises in investing in companies involved in the health sector, has signed a letter of intent to...
More positive news about calcium supplements
Calcium supplements have been in the news a lot this week, with revelations just yesterday that the nutrient is more effective when combined with phosphorous...
Physicians Labs to create soy-based nutraceuticals
Wake Forest University School of Medicine said it has licensed three soy-related technologies to Physicians Laboratories of Kernersville, which will use the technologies to develop...
Sales surge at Chinese organic group
Organic food producer Chaoda Modern Agriculture said on Thursday its first-half net profit surged 56 per cent, thanks to healthy growth in sales. The China-based...
Meat reared in fish tanks?
Scientists trying to create alternative food sources for astronauts believe we could grow meat on demand, without slaughtering fish or animals, the New Scientist reports...
Aloe vera gel could combat ulcers
A gel made from the herb aloe vera is being investigated as a possible treatment for stomach and intestinal ulcers, reports BBC News Online. Aloe...
Restructuring pays off for Galaxy Nutritional Foods
Cost-cutting and other restructuring measures at Galaxy Nutritional Foods, the producer of nutritious plant-based dairy alternatives, are beginning to have a positive effect on the...
Magnesium, potassium can help improve lung function
Children who fail to consume enough magnesium and potassium in their diets may be damaging the function of their lungs, according to recent research from...
Novartis gets off to a good start
Daniel Vasella, CEO of leading pharmaceutical group Novartis, told shareholders that the company had experienced a good start to 2002 and that it expected profits...
21-Mar-2002
Calcium on its own not enough for really healthy bones
Calcium has long been touted as a major factor in bone health and the fight against osteoporosis. But now researchers at in the US...
Botanical compound has wound-healing applications
Nutra Pharma of the US says it expects to see the first four wound healing applications of its proprietary herbal extract compound WD-667 hit the...
Heart patients at risk from uncontrolled supplement use
Dietary supplements could interact with heart medicines and increase the risk of adverse reactions, according to the results of a new study from the University...
CAM market growing ever larger
The US market for complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) totalled $30 billion (€34bn) in 2001, according to a recent report from Nutrition Business Journal. Significantly,...
Os-Cal supplement tops pharmacists' list
For the third year running, GlaxoSmithKline 's Os-Cal calcium supplement has topped the list of products recommended by US pharmacists. The company said that Os-Cal was...
Advicor highly effective at managing cholesterol
Advicor, the cholesterol control product from Kos Pharmaceuticals, has been found to be highly effective in controlling the full range of lipids when compared to...
Canadian firm to sue US over hemp food ban
Canadian agribusiness group Kenex is to meet with federal agencies in the US next week to discuss the proposed ban on foods made from hemp....
Zinc and folic acid found to boost sperm count
Supplementing the diet with folic acid and zinc can have a significant effect on improving semen quality in sub-fertile men, according to recent research from...
OJ helps keep blood pressure under control
A glass or two of orange juice daily could do wonders for our blood pressure, according to a pilot study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic...
20-Mar-2002
Calcium combats colon cancer
Moderate daily consumption of around 700mg of calcium could be effective in fighting colon cancer, according to a recent study by researchers at the Harvard...
FDA seeks public comment on dietary ingredient information
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has called for public comment on the proposed collection of information regarding new dietary supplements. The announcement was...
Forbes says no to Reducol
US health science company Forbes Medi-Tech announced this week that it has exercised its right not to buy back the licensing and distribution rights to...
Benefiber: the answer to fibre shortfall?
Most Americans consume only half of the 25-35g recommended daily allowance (RDA) of dietary fibre, according to recent statistics from the American Diabetic Association. Benefiber,...
Irish group warns of danger of energy drink, alcohol mix
Red Bull and vodka is a popular drink in many British and Irish bars, but its popularity could be dampened by a recent warning that...
Reliv International returns to the black
Reliv International, an international manufacturer and network marketer of nutritional supplements and other food technology products, has reported net profits of $308,000 (€350,469) on sales...
US watchdog calls for ban on Abbot diet drug
Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen on Tuesday asked US regulators to ban Abbott Laboratories' diet drug Meridia, linking the anti-obesity medicine to several deaths in...
Weight loss supplement linked to liver failure
A dietary supplement which claims to be an effective weight loss agent has been linked to severe liver damage in seven healthy people, according to...
Relora helps cut obesity, study says
Relora, a natural ingredient produced by Next Pharmaceuticals, has been shown clinically to significantly alter the hormone levels associated with stress-induced obesity, the company claims....
19-Mar-2002
Early signs of heart disease in women evident in adolescence
One of the largest studies examining heart disease in women shows that early signs can develop as early as adolescence. The study by Cincinnati Children's...
US study to investigate benefits of selenium
The US Agricultural Research Service is launching a study to investigate the potential benefits of fortifying breads, pastas, and other flour-based foods with the trace...
FDA criticised for failure to check drugs new to market
US health regulators lack the resources to monitor the safety of new drugs, a former head of the Food and Drug Administration warned this week....
The impact of the EU Directive on food supplements, EAS explains
In adopting the new EU Directive on Food Supplements last week the European Parliament laid the foundations for a period of developing legislative stability for...
Herbal anti-depressant may be ineffective
The active ingredients of St John's wort, a herb commonly used to treat mild depression, are in doubt after US research revealed that one of...
Pacific Health reports results
PacificHealth Laboratories reported a net income of $285,627 (€323,836) , or $0.05 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2001 and revenues of $6,145,525,...
Study explains link between smoking and arthritis severity
Female smokers or ex-smokers with rheumatoid arthritis, who also lack a particular detoxifying enzyme are more likely than nonsmokers to develop a severe form of...
Britain's organic farmers fear milk price cut
British organic dairy farmers believe they are being driven out of business by supermarket cutting the price of milk, reports BBC Online. A new code...
Fish oils have anti-depressant properties
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in significant quantities in salmon, swordfish, and tuna will help relieve depression in people already in maintenance therapy for depression, a...
18-Mar-2002
Lonza sees sales rise with strong life sciences performance
Swiss fine chemical company, Lonza, this week reported an increase in 2001 group sales to CHF1,868 (€1,276m), up 9.7 per cent from the previous year....
American study finds many obese children risk onset of type 2 diabetes
Many obese children and adolescents have impaired glucosetolerance, a condition that often appears before thedevelopment of type 2 diabetes, according to researchersfrom the US. The...
US company claims new opioid painkillers show lack of dependance
Pain Therapeutics, a US-based medical research company, is to develop two new opioid painkillers, OxyTrex and MorViva, both of which it claims do not lead...
Cartoon boosts healthy-eating habit in children
A cartoon which was created to encourage British children to eat more fruit and vegetables is to become the focus of a new Department of...
Organic farmers target new consumer
Organic milk producers in the UK are to seek a new consumer sector with "a paler shade of green" to multiply their current one per...
Moderate caffeine intake deemed safe for pregnant women
Despite previous warnings, the latest research suggests that pregnant women can maintain a moderate caffeine intake without raising the chances of low birth-weight. Previous research ...
Performance foods and drinks industry worth €12.5billion
A British study has found that the global market for performance foods and drinks is now worth in excess of $11billion(€12.5bn), and is dominated by...
15-Mar-2002
Study finds caffeine intake destroys potential benefits of creatine supplement
Caffeine negates the effects of the controversial sports supplement, creatine, according to research carried out by scientists from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, in Belgium. Creatine...
Health benefits of plant polyphenols studied in European project
In Europe, approximately 75 000 citizens die from colon cancer each year, a significant financial and social burden on Member States. Recent studies have revealed...
Soy diet could be key to pain management
A diet rich in soy that reduced pain and swelling in rats could one day be used by humans to manage chronic pain in diseases...
Cholesterol found to increase risk of damage to brain
Cholesterol found to increase risk of damage to brainHigher cholesterol levels are not only bad for the heart and blood vessels, they increase the risk...
Spectrum Organic Products reports 4Q and full year results
Spectrum Organic Products, a US organic ingredients manufacturer, has reported a net operating cash flow of $705,000 (€798,000) for the fourth quarter of 2001, compared...
Chinese slimming remedy found to contain banned substance
Safety fears over Chinese herbal medicines increased this week after potentially toxic substances were found in a slimming remedy sold in the UK, reports BBC...
Minute Maid introduces vitamin D-fortified juice
The Minute Maid Company has introduced what it claims is the first national brand of vitamin D-fortified juice. Minute Maid vitamin D and calcium-fortified juices...
Growth of nutraceuticals will double demand for flavonoids and isoflavones
Dramatic growth in the nutraceuticals market is set to be the biggest driver in the development of the flavonoids and isoflavones markets in Europe in...
Japanese medicinal mushroom extract wins NutraAward
A Japanese medicinal mushroom extract, sold as a raw ingredient and used to strengthen the immune system, has won the Nutracon Best New Product of...
14-Mar-2002
Good performance from BASF
German chemicals group BASF said it performed well last year and is confident of further growth in 2002 despite difficult trading conditions. All of the...
Vitamin price fixing action comes to court in Australia
The vitamin price fixing affair which has already seen a cartel of some of the world's major producers fined by the European and US authorities...
Vitamin supplements lead to better school performance
It appears that the research is true - giving vitamins to children can help improve their performance at school. This at least is the claim...
Record sales for Hansen Natural
Hansen Natural Corporation , the US energy and natural drink manufacturer, has reported record sales of $21.6 million for the final quarter of 2001, up 17.6...
Changing diet helps cut colon cancer risk
People who have a parent or sibling with colon cancer can markedly reduce their own chances of developing the disease by taking a daily multivitamin...
Canadians told of folic acid benefits
Anne McLellan, Canada's Minister of Health, this week launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of folic acid to help prevent birth...
Herbal products research prompts angry response
Research suggesting that teenagers who use herbal products are more likely to go on to use drugs such as cigarettes, alcohol and narcotics has met...
Vitamin supplement directive approved by MEPs
Despite fierce lobbying which at one stage caused the European Parliament's email system to crash, MEPs yesterday voted to approve plans for a tightening of...
Organic food can help beat cancer
Eating organic soups could help to reduce the risk of developing cancer or suffering a stroke or heart attack, New Scientist magazine said on Wednesday....
13-Mar-2002
Welsh organic farming under threat
The future of the organic farming industry in Wales is under threat because supermarkets are importing cheap overseas produce, according to a BBC Wales investigation....
Nature Made to take the USP test
Pharmavite, maker of Nature Made vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements, will become the first participant in a programme designed to build consumer confidence in...
Australia issues advice on kava
Australia's pharmaceutical watchdog, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has issued a consumer alert about the possibility of liver toxicity associated with the use of kava....
Quercetin: the real story?
Yesterday's article on research from the Netherlands which suggested that the nutrient quercetin could have a potentially harmful effect on cells has prompted several vociferous...
US launch for green tea group
Ito En, the world's largest supplier of green tea leaves and green tea beverages, has hired the New York-based McDevitt advertising and marketing agency to...
Scientists create 'super-coffee' roasting technique
Scientists at Denver's AMC Cancer Research Center claim that they have invented a new coffee-roasting process that preserves the disease-fighting antioxidant present in green java...
Oestrogen can slows development of atherosclerosis in women
Women who take oestrogen may decrease their risk of developing atherosclerosis - the progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries - according to new research...
Wild Oats promotes 5% Days
Wild Oats Markets , a leading US-based natural and organic foods retailer, has announced that it is to donate 5 per cent of all its...
12-Mar-2002
Prebiotics: better for us than we thought
Prebiotics are becoming increasingly popular health ingredients as a result of their effects on the population and metabolic characteristics of the gastrointestinal bacteria, their ability...
New soy-based functional food from Mai's Foods
Mai's Foods, which also trades as Margaret's Kitchen, introduced a new soy-based functional food product at last week's Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim,...
Herbal supplement use can lead to drug addiction
Teenagers who use herbal products are more likely to move on to more harmful drugs such as cigarettes, alcohol and narcotics, according to a paper...
Numico to restructure US operations
Dutch food group Numico has announced that it is to restructure its US operations after a difficult year affected by a downturn in supplement sales....
European phytonutrients face threat from Asian imports
A wave of cheap products from Asia is threatening the future of the European phytonutrients market, according to new research by market analysts Frost &...
Cancer cell reveals the downside of protective nutrient
A nutrient which food manufacturers claim can help prevent cancer may also increase the risk of cancer, according to research from the University of Wageningen...
Commission fights back on vitamin legislation claims
The European Commission has issued a strong statement denouncing claims in many UK newspapers yesterday that the proposed new rules for vitamin supplements would push...
AHP name change to dispel fen-phen fiasco?
US pharmaceuticals firm American Home Products changed its name to Wyeth on Monday, a move analysts said would help erase memories of the fen-phen slimming...
A little drink can help blood pressure
Many people find that a swift drink can help them relax and wind down from the stresses of life. Now, new research from the US...
11-Mar-2002
Nutrients found to block cancer growth
Matthias Rath, the international research company founded by the scientist of the same name, has discovered that a number of specific nutrients can be used...
Second reading for EU food supplements directive sparks new complaints
Tomorrow will see the second reading of the European Union's draft proposals for a directive on food supplements, sparking a new round of condemnation from...
Another new patent for Nutrition 21
Nutrition 21 has received another new patent from the US authorities, this time for the use of arginine silicate complex as a dietary supplement to...
Natural hormone could be new diabetes treatment
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), a hormone found in the intestine, could prove to be an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes, according to a study...
Reliv earns anti-ageing patent
Reliv International of the US, an international manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements and other food technology products, has been awarded a US patent for...
GM crop sites could taint organic farms
Over 100 organic farms in the UK could be at risk of being tainted by genetically modified crop test sites, according to research by an...
Students need to brush up on folic acid
American pharmacy students are unaware of the recommended amounts of folic acid, according to a three-year study carried out by researchers at Midwestern University. The...
Internet health info improves
In 1997 a study set up to assess the quality of health information on the internet found that the overall quality of information was poor....
08-Mar-2002
Enfamil LIPIL shown to improve eyesight
Enfamil LIPIL, an infant formula with DHA and ARA - two nutrients naturally found in breast milk - has been shown to improve visual development...
New members for IADSA
Three national trade associations representing dietary supplement producers are about to be established and join IADSA, the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplements Associations. The three...
Two new functional foods from GeniSoy
Functional food manufacturer MLO/GeniSoy is to launch two new products at this week's Natural Products Expo in Anaheim, California: GeniSoy Chocolate Drenched Premium Soy Nuts...
Green tea catechins can protect cartilage, study shows
The catechins found in green tea may benefit arthritis patients by reducing the degradation of cartilage, according to an in vitro study conducted at the...
Folic acid debate in the UK
Following the news earlier this week that scientists in the UK are calling for elderly Britons to increase their intake of folic acid, the country's...
Italy bans obesity drug, prompts EU-wide study
Italy has become the first country to ban the use of the anti-obesity drug sibutramine, prompting fears that other European countries will follow suit. The...
NSF offers banned substance tests for athletes
With the number of athletes being accused of taking banned substances continuing to rise, US-based public health and safety company NSF International has introduced a...
Record sales for RiceX
The RiceX Company, a manufacturer of food ingredients from stabilised rice bran, has reported a 64 per cent increase in revenues for 2001 to US$6.3...
Daily calcium intake critical for teenage girls
Daily calcium supplementation can significantly affect the development of optimum bone mass in teenaged girls, according to research presented this week at the Fifth International...
07-Mar-2002
'Waxy wheat' produces low calorie bread
The trend for low fat foods continues to grow as weight-conscious consumers increase annually in numbers. US scientists might have the answer for those consumers...
Natrol supplements to help aid sleep
Natrol, the US-based manufacturer and marketer of branded dietary supplements, has launched Natrol Stress Complex, a supplement designed to help stressed-out insomniacs get a good...
Salt supplements aid premature baby development
Salt supplements given to premature babies during the first two weeks of life can improve their mental and physical development up to their teens, according...
So Natural Foods fears the worst for 2001
So Natural Foods Australia, the country's largest producer of soymilk and other soya-based products, said it expected to record a full year loss for 2001,...
Scottish studies may lead to development of anti-fat drug
There is yet more evidence this week that the holy grail of over-eaters - a pill which can help them lose weight - may yet...
Eating breakfast may keep colds at bay
Overall knowledge about the psychology of the common cold has greatly increased in recent years and one of the main findings has been the link...
Cheese should be on school menus
The UK government recently announced the launch of a nationwide £52million per year (€84.8m) initiative to hand out free fruit to 4-6 year olds. The...
Wonder Bread settles US deceptive marketing charge
The maker of Wonder Bread, Interstate Bakeries, and its advertising agency have settled charges that they engaged in deceptive advertising, the US Federal Trade Commission...
Healthier teeth for coffee drinkers?
Research into the benefits and disadvantages of coffee features regularly on this site, with scientists claiming that the drink either protects the arteries or damages...
06-Mar-2002
Elderly Britons urged to raise folate intake
Elderly people should increase their intake of folic acid to help combat cardiovascular disease, according to a new study in the UK. The study, funded...
FSA mulls plans to ban sheep offal
The UK Food Standard Agency (FSA) is considering banning the use of sheep offal in food products as part of a number of measures designed...
FTC sues former baseball star over diet claims
A former baseball star who made false and deceptive claims for a weight-loss product is being sued by the Federal Trade Commission this week for...
Record 2Q sales for United Natural Foods
United Natural Foods, the US-based marketer of natural food products, has reported sales of US$285.5 million (€327.5m) for the second quarter of 2002, a 16.8...
Balanced diet vital for food allergy sufferers
New evidence unveiled this week at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows that children with food allergies are...
Supplement user survey reveals drug fears
A survey of supplement users carried out by US-based independent tester ConsumerLab.com reveals that most avoid taking prescription drugs because they are afraid of the...
Organic food trend increases pathogen risk
A trend away from pesticides and towards organic production could be placing our health at risk, claim food scientists in the US this week. The...
Tomato intake linked to reduced cancer risk
Eating tomatoes or tomato products on a regular basis can help combat the risk of prostate cancer, according to new research released this week. But...
Probiotic and prebiotic claims questioned
Health claims made on yoghurt products were scrutinised, and criticised, in the latest report from the US magazine Consumer Reports.The article in the March issue...
05-Mar-2002
Organic exchange planned
Organic farmers in the UK will be able to trade their products on a commodity exchange which is due to open later this year, according...
Stopping statins may cause rebound that triples risk of death
Heart disease patients who stop using cholesterol-lowering drugs while they are hospitalised for chest pain are trebling their risk of death or heart attack, according...
Labels confusing for food allergy sufferers
People with food allergies depend heavily on the information provided on food labels to protect them from potentially fatal attacks, but new research shows that...
Childhood habits lead to obesity
Chinese children are likely to maintain their dietary intake patterns from childhood into adolescence, a new study has found. The study, conducted by Youfa Wang,...
Fat content and calorie-count are priority on food labels
Research into food label design shows that consumers check the calorie and fat content first on food labels, and while they understand the term 'trace,'...
'Lean' gene the key to weight loss?
A mouse that was genetically genetically altered to get fat, remained slim and trim thanks to the removal of a particular gene, US researchers report...
Nutritional drinks live up to claims
A recent test of 26 nutrition powders in the US showed that 24 of them lived up to their claims regarding carbohydrate, fats and proteins....
Lipid emulsion, vitamin E combo examined
Researchers at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, and German company B. Braun Melsungen recently compared the effects of a lipid emulsion containing medium-chain triglycerides, supplemented...
Fungus by any other name
The US-based Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has called on the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to stop what it calls the...
04-Mar-2002
Oslo cedes to Brussels on baby food fortification
The Norwegian government has reportedly given up its long-running fight against the EU regulations permitting the addition of minerals, vitamins and amino acids to baby...
New lutein supplement from Sabinsa
Sabinsa Corporation of the US has introduced a new stabilised lutein composition called ZeaLutein. The product is a mixture of natural xanthophyll carotenoid pigments and...
Folic acid could be key to prevention of Alzheimer's disease
Folic acid could play an essential role in protecting the brain against Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative disorders, according to a study by scientists at...
Consumers in the know about fibre
The results of a new survey into consumer awareness of healthy ingredients provide positive news for manufacturers using dietary fibre in their products, claims a...
Cholesterol fighter gets the go ahead
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a marketing application from pharmaceutical groups Merck and Schering-Plough for their experimental cholesterol-cutting drug Zetia. Last...
Swedish functional food research gets green light
Oat ice cream and oat yoghurt may soon be on the menu if researchers in Lund, Sweden fulfil their aim. The EU Commission has decided...
NIC buys three stores
Nutraceutical International Corporation of the US has announced that its Fresh Organics subsidiary has acquired three natural foods markets in San Francisco from the Real...
Leiner files for bankruptcy
Leiner Health Products, the US dietary supplement producer, has filed a Chapter 11 petition in the US Bankruptcy Court. The company said it hoped to...
China needs organic law, official claims
China needs an organic food law to protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers and producers, and ensure healthy development of organic farming in...
01-Mar-2002
More good news in the hunt for anti-fat pill
An experimental drug called NN2211 has been shown to suppress appetite and promote weight loss in monkeys, findings which are being hailed as a significant...
Isoflavone supplement launched in India
Alembic, an Indian producer of dietary supplements, has launched Isovon, a soy isoflavone-based oestrogen supplement, in the south of the country, reports Business Line. The...
FSA research must be of the highest standard
The new chair of the Advisory Research Committee of the UK Food Standards Agency has said that guaranteeing the highest quality of research will be...
French organic farming growth set to slow
France's organic farming sector may experience slower growth in coming years as the number of traditional farmers converting to organic production drops off, a French...
Organic pine tree extract to control weeds
A small New Zealand company, Certified Organics, has developed a product from extracts taken from pine trees which it believes is the first organic weed...
Search begins for European Food Safety director
The European Commission moved one step closer this week to establishing the food safety edifice for the European consumer with the launch of the hunt...
New chromium picolinate line launched
Nutrition 21, the nutritional product manufacturer, has announced that a major US-based developer and marketer of chromium-based nutritional ingredients has launched a new line of...
Leading Brands to distribute Glaceau Vitaminwater
Leading Brands, Canada's largest independent beverage company, has been appointed by Energy Brands of Whitestone Queens New York as the exclusive licensee of Glaceau Vitaminwater...
Consumers need to know more about alternative medicine
The White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (WHCCAM), a body set up to advise the US administration on how better to regulate the...
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