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31-Aug-2001
Flaxseed's role in breast cancer prevention suggested
Flaxseed may protect postmenopausal women against breast cancer, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota, the American Chemical Society reports...
Sports supplements survey - kids up intake
One million American young people between the ages 12 to 17 have taken potentially harmful performance-enhancing supplements and drugs, even though the majority were aware...
Ingredient X - Black Tea anti-cancer agent discovered
Many studies have implied that the regular consumption of black tea can protect against a range of human cancers. Now scientists think they know why,...
Aarhus releases Maritex capital
Danish food and pharmaceuticals firm Aarhus Oliefabrik signed an agreement this week with Norwegian dairy company Tine Biomarin AS to increase the capital in Maritex,...
30-Aug-2001
Argentina to develop GM crops, despite criticism
Genetically modified (GM) food products have not been proven to be dangerous and Argentina should continue to promote their development in order to cut costs...
Herbal Association refutes recent ginkgo study
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) have heavily criticised the findings of a new study that attributes the...
Cola steps up functional drinks competition
Coca-Cola Co., facing a stiff challenge from its archrival PepsiCo Inc. in the fast-growing alternative drinks market, may be preparing to acquire the Nantucket Nectars...
Soy linked to kidney stones, new research
New research indicates that soybeans and soy-based foods may promote kidney stones in those prone to the condition, the American Chemical Society reports this week. ...
29-Aug-2001
Ginkgo compound may harm placenta
Researchers have found the potentially harmful compound colchicine in the placental blood of women taking the popular herbal medicine Gingko biloba. Previous research has indicated...
GM fish labelling for S.Korea
South Korea will label genetically modified (GM) fish products from September 1, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries said on Tuesday. "The labelling will be...
Numico denies selling out-of-date vitamins
Dutch food group Numico NV, faced with a crumbling share price, denied on Tuesday that its food supplement unit GNC deliberately sold expired products in...
Iron supplements to help coughs
Iron supplements may be a simple remedy for the common dry cough associated with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor drugs, a new study reports this...
Nutrigenomics - the future of health
Our burgeoning knowledge of the interaction between genes and nutrition is leading to a greater understanding of favourable and adverse effects of diet on specific...
GRAS status for DMV Lactoferrin
Lactoferrin giant DMV International, part of Dutch milk firm Campina, announced this week that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its milk...
Australian organics aims for $1bln sales target
The Australian organic industry aims to quadruple production in the next five years reaching $1 billion in domestic and export sales by 2006, reports IndustrySearch...
27-Aug-2001
Hot lemon tea as skin cancer prevention
Drinking hot tea with citrus peel could protect the body against skin cancer, US scientists say. The researchers studied 450 people, half of whom had...
Quitting coffee improves heart conditions
A new study from Norway has found that coffee drinkers who quit drinking caffeinated filtered coffee cut their blood levels of cholesterol and the protein...
24-Aug-2001
Drink milk, not soft drink
According to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women are drinking soft drinks in record amounts and this daily habit...
GM monitoring preferred - study suggests
According to a new Canadian federal study, a chief safety officer should be appointed to oversee the safety of genetically modified (GM) foods in Canada,...
Find the antioxidants
The orange and red plant pigments beta-carotene and lycopene score high as antioxidants in the test tube. But their antioxidant capacity seemed to disappear in...
Vit. B fortified foods improves public health
According to a new report, fortifying foods with B vitamins and giving additional supplements to people with heart disease, and those at risk, could save...
23-Aug-2001
Take charge of your nutrition and include soy
According to a Cornell University medical director, it's "critically important" for people to be pro-active about nutrition and urges more soy in diets to help...
NZ goes forward on GMOs
The New Zealand Royal Commission on Genetic Modification has recommended that research on genetically modified (GM) crops and animals "proceed with caution," elating the nation's...
22-Aug-2001
Nestlé reports H1 results
Nestlé delivers strong sales and earnings per share growthDuring the first six months of 2001, the Nestlé Group continued last year's performance. Consolidated sales growth...
Soy diet beneficial to healthy persons too
A new study in Australia has found that even healthy men can benefit from increased amounts of soy foods in their diets. One hundred and...
Meeting over new Chinese GMO rules
According to an industry official, leaders of the American soybean industry will hold talks with government officials in China this week to clear the air...
Low dose of carotenoids has no effect on immune system
According to British researchers, people over the age of 65 who are taking the dietary supplements lycopene or beta-carotene with the hope that they are...
Metal-absorbing plants as source of new nutraceuticals
Too much metal in the soil leads to a contaminated brownfield. Too little metal in the diet causes disease and malnutrition. According to David E....
21-Aug-2001
GM soybean: no evidence of health risk
On August 20, the European Commission said that it had no scientific evidence of health risks from a brand of genetically modified soybeans that the...
Vitamins to protect skin
Experts have now learned that other factors beyond genetics account for aging discrepancies, and these may be diet and vitamin-related. "With the proper care, you can...
7-Eleven expand functional food line
A new line in own-brand nutritional bars is to hit 7-Eleven supermarket stores in the US. The protein bars, developed in partnership with Biochem® Sports...
Supplements - a danger to sports?
Chicago Tribune journalists Julie Deardorff and Geoff Dougherty this week questioned the flexible regulations surrounding the dietary supplement trade and the potential danger posed to...
Low dosage liquorice affects blood pressure
A few mouthfuls of liquorice may raise blood-pressure levels, according to researchers from Iceland. Scientists have known for some time that liquorice raises blood pressure...
Halal certification board for Philippines
In a bid to improve the Philippine "halal" industry President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has started steps to develop a local "halal" food industry with possible exports...
20-Aug-2001
Trend in bottled water reduces fluoride consumption
US federal health officials warned last week that 100 million Americans risk dental disease due to a lack of fluoride in their drinking water. The...
Tomato growers fear 'FMD of horticulture'
Tomato growers fear the "foot and mouth of horticulture" will enter New Zealand because of more imports from Australia, the New Zealand Herald newspaper writes...
Junk food and AMD link revealed
Snack fats may damage the eyes but omega 3 can help beat blindness, new research suggests. Previous research has revealed that people who eat more...
Pomegranate seed may cause breast cancer cells to self-destruct
Israeli researchers have found that pomegranates could have important implications for breast cancer treatment and the safety of oestrogen replacement therapy. Technion-Israel Institute of Technology...
17-Aug-2001
Tighter rules for health claims?
British food producers say they would have serious reservations about any move by Brussels to subject claims they make about their products to tighter scrutiny,...
H1 results for Degussa
Despite difficult economic conditions, the German group providing specialty chemicals Degussa stands firm and does not forecast changes for the full year 2001. EBITA for...
Moderate consumption of alcohol may be good for health
Among alcoholic drinks, wine has been widely considered the beverage of good health. But a new study out of Spain suggests that, in moderation, any...
Lowest level of salmonella contamination
On August 16, Britain's food watchdog said that about one in two chickens in UK supermarkets were infected with the most common form of food...
UGO (Unidentified Gene Organism) found in soybeans
A team of Belgian scientists found alien gene fragments in soybeans grown from seed developed by the American biotechnology giant Monsanto Co., which are spliced...
Alternative oestrogen products - not always what it seems
The American provider of consumer information ConsumerLab.com, released on August 16 the results of its Phyto-oestrogen Product Review. The review focused on dietary supplements made...
Q1 results for Galaxy Nutritional Foods
The American producer of nutritional supplements Galaxy Nutritional Foods announced results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2001. Net sales increased 5 per cent...
16-Aug-2001
Fats are good for you
Although oils and fats often receive negative publicity and at times are a significant factor in one or more serious diseases, they are not all...
Calcium fortification kills salmonella
Orange juice fortified with calcium lactate/tricalcium phosphate may affect the survival rate of salmonella whereas calcium citrate malate and calcium citrate fortifications have little effect,...
Increasing use of unregulated supplements
According to a recent sports survey, almost 60 per cent of US college athletes use nutritional supplements that are unregulated and may contain banned substances...
14-Aug-2001
Cornmeal violates JAS law
According to the Japanese ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, 11 of 59 soybean and corn-processed products subject to a government investigation were found to...
High fatty acid levels increase heart attack risk
Healthy middle-aged men who have elevated blood levels of "free" fatty acids may be 70 per cent more likely to experience sudden cardiac death than...
Higher vitamin-C RDA for women, study suggests
US government researchers suggest that the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin C for healthy young women should be increased from 75 milligrams (mg) to...
Exotics and health - new trends in NPD
Health angles and exotic flavours are increasingly used by manufacturers to position new confectionery and alcoholic products, states market analyst Datamonitor this week. According to...
Sports drinks, the battle continues
Coca-Cola Co., the world's No. 1 soft drink company, said on Monday its relaunched Powerade sports drink was gaining momentum and braced to better challenge...
13-Aug-2001
Quaker Oats announces redundancies
Quaker Oats, the Chicago-based food and Gatorade sports drink maker, plans to eliminate about 60 headquarters jobs, as a result of its recent buyout by...
Folate may alleviate drug side-effects
According to researchers, patients taking a drug usually prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis can lower their risk for drug-related liver damage by taking folate supplements, reports...
Soy Symposium for November
The Fourth International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Preventing and Treating Chronic Disease is to take place in San Diego on 4-7 November...
Milk protein hope for PKU sufferers
A dairy scientist in the US has developed a milk protein powder that aims to dramatically expand the food choices for people with phenylketonuria -...
10-Aug-2001
Eat soy, live longer - study suggests
According to a report in a Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions publication, diets containing soyfoods have contributed to the longevity of people of Okinawa, the southernmost...
EC clears acquisition in the dairy market
The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Nutricia Dairy and Drinks Group (NDDG), a division of Koninklijke Numico N.V., Netherlands, by Friesland Coberco...
Consumer ingredient branding - first Solae product out
The American science group DuPont unveiled a program to position its healthy food ingredients under the brand Solae. The consumer ingredient brand is based on...
GM crop sites will be revealed
The location of genetically modified (GM) crop trials in Australia will be published on the Internet after a regulator on August 10 rejected applications to...
First GM cookbook out soon
How about a bowl of genetically modified (GM) rice with a serving of GM tomato? The world's first cookbook featuring only GM ingredients, penned by...
Antioxidants may interfere with cholesterol drugs
According to researchers, supplementing the diet with antioxidant vitamins and minerals appears to blunt the beneficial effects of certain cholesterol-lowering drugs. Their findings suggest that...
09-Aug-2001
Organic trade fair for Japan
Nuremberg Trade Fairs organisation (NurnbergMesse) announced on Thursday that it is to extend its annual organic trade show to the Far East. The first BioFach...
Strong growth for nutraceuticals group
Australian manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals FH Faulding announced this week a net profit of AU$ 106 million (Euro61.9m), a rise of 35.4 per cent...
French organic farming takes a break
According to the last report by the French Observatoire National de l'Agriculture biologique, an entity financed by the French ministry of Agriculture in charge of...
Functional drinks boost Hansen's results
Natural products group Hansen Natural Corp. reported record sales for its second quarter ended June 30, 2001, supported by strong growth in functional drinks lines...
Tesco into alternative remedies
On August 8, the British supermarket chain Tesco announced it will bring alternative medicines to the masses as it took a controlling stake in a...
Exercise and diet reduces diabetes risk, new evidence
Exercise and diet can dramatically lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, scientists claim this week. This conclusion was reached on completion of the...
Summit on "blue fruit" health benefits
Today starts the 4th annual summit organised by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America (WBANA). For two days, US and Canadian health, nutrition and...
08-Aug-2001
Low-fat diets may not provide enough omega-3s
According to some researchers, the US government-recommended diets for preventing heart disease do not contain enough essential fats, the kind of fatty acids found in...
Degussa focusing strategy continues
German speciality chemical giant Degussa AG announced this week the sale of its ASTA Medica Onkology business to Baxter Healthcare S.A., a Swiss subsidiary of...
Food agency reacts to UK organic report
Organic food is healthier and safer for the consumer, claims a new report released this week. The study, undertaken by UK organic body the Soil...
Galaxy expands down under
The American producer of health-promoting food alternatives Galaxy Nutritional Foods announced that in August it would start shipping 10 of its healthy Veggie™ brand dairy...
Standards for energy drinks, artifical sweeteners and icon foods in Australia
A new standard for energy drinks was just one measure among many food issues agreed last week by ministers meeting for the first time at...
New gums for better oral care
The American consumer products group Procter & Gamble Company and the US chewing gum company William Wrigley Jr. Company announced on August 7 an agreement...
07-Aug-2001
More evidence of black tea benefits
A cup of black tea, with an apple and a chunk of chocolate may help protect against heart disease, a recent study suggests. Elderly men...
Western health supplements trendy in Asia
Asians are increasingly switching from traditional medicine to Western health supplements, a survey published on August 6 found. People in the region spending an average...
Health-linked GMOs the way to acceptance
What's in it for me? Australian research is showing this may be the key question in selling genetically modified (GM) foods to consumers, Reuters reports. ...
DMV signs agreement with US meat packers
Lactoferrin ingredients giant DMV International announced this week a joint venture agreement with US beef packing company Farmland National Beef Packing Company L.P. From August...
Food health claims nearing Code of Practice
The UK Joint Health Claims Initiative (JHCI) is drawing closer to its goal to establish a Code of Practice for health claims on food. The...
06-Aug-2001
Benefits of low cholesterol in elderly questioned
It is the general belief today that low blood cholesterol is key in reducing cardiovascular disease. This opinion has now been challenged by data from...
ConAgra fights Danone over product name
ConAgra Foods Inc., the second-biggest U.S. food company, is to sue French company, Groupe Danone SA's Dannon to block it from using the name "Snack...
Capsugel extends vegetable capsule line
US capsule manufacturer, Capsugel, has extended its line of liquid filled vegetable capsules to include a lecithin filled capsule, the company announced this week. The...
NZ Dairy Foods demands stronger competition measures
Additional measures are needed to protect competition in the domestic New Zealand milk sector, NZ Dairy Foods said on Monday. NZ Dairy Foods is to...
Low trans-fat margarines
Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service, the scientific research agency of the US Department of Agriculture, have developed a new process to produce foods with...
Croda reports profit loss in 2Q
Croda, the UK chemicals company, said its move to focus on higher-margin oleochemicals had cushioned it against the sharp downturn that has affected most chemical...
03-Aug-2001
Soy may reduce breast cancer risk
Antioxidant compounds found in soy foods have been shown to reduce levels of hormones associated with breast cancer risk in women. A new study suggests...
Clarification required on China's GMO regulations
American agriculture industry officials complained on August 2 that China's new regulations governing the import of biotech products are hindering bilateral trade, especially for soybeans,...
ADM reports cash dividend
On August 2, the Directors of the US agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland Company declared a dividend of five cents a share on the company's...
Bunge's shares fall
The American agribusiness group Bunge Limited became a public company on August 2 with the start of trade on its newly issued shares, reports the...
Foodborne diseases are top priority for EU
The European Commission is tackling salmonella poisoning as the number one priority in a new food safety crackdown, reports Irish Independent . The objective is to...
PepsiCo and Quaker finally merged
On August 2, PepsiCo announced it has completed its merger with The Quaker Oats Company, creating a $25 bn food and beverage company. "This is...
Elderly Americans undernourished - study suggests
According to two recent studies highlighted by the Public Information Committee of the American Society for Nutritional Sciences (ASNS) and the American Society for Clinical...
Hain Celestial expands European activities
On August 2, the natural and organic food company Hain Celestial Group announced two new developments to expand the distribution of its brands throughout Europe,...
02-Aug-2001
Phytonutrient range moves into UK supermarkets
Galaxy Nutritional Foods, a US producer of plant-based dairy alternatives, announced on July 30 that distribution of its Rice, Veggy, and Soymage dairy alternatives are...
Encapsulated herbs for breadmakers
Sandwich makers using bread baked with herbs and spices can provide their customers with a stronger fresher flavour by using loaves made with encapsulated extracts,...
PepsiCo-Quaker deal approved
After months of baited breath soft drinks giant PepsiCo Inc. finally obtained the approval, albeit by a hair's breadth, to buy Quaker Oats Co. and...
Doctors prescribe fruit and veg
Doctors in the UK are to prescribe fruit and vegetables to potential victims of heart disease , UK newspaper The Guardian reports this week. Up...
Saputo Q1 results up
Saputo Inc, the largest dairy processor in Canada reported on August 1 that its first-quarter profit climbed by a third over the same quarter last...
01-Aug-2001
Anti-GM wheat campaigners in Canada
The latest campaign against genetically modified foods took place in Canada on Tuesday when consumer groups, scientists and farmers joined forces to demand the federal...
Decision on Pepsi-Gatorade purchase imminent
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is getting ready to vote as early as Wednesday on whether to try to block PepsiCo Inc.'s proposed $13.8 billion...
Bayer close to Aventis agrochemical purchase
German chemicals group Bayer AG is edging towards a deal to buy the agrochemicals arm of Franco-German drugs group Aventis SA for around 7.25 billion...
A pint a day keeps doctor away
According to a study published in the July issue of the journal Epidemiology, beer may help prevent coronary heart disease. Researchers from the German Centre...
Iron-fortified salt
Researchers of the University of Toronto in Canada found the formula to combine salt with iron and iodine without altering its aspect or flavour. The...
Jordan on track to fight iron deficiency
The Health Ministry of Jordan will start fortifying flour with iron and folic acid to combat iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in cooperation with the World...
Milk nutrients may prevent Alzheimer's
According to a recent study published in the medical journal Neurology, elderly persons who consume low levels of vitamin B-12 and folate may have an...
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