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30-Sep-2003
Losses grow at Nutrition 21
Chromium supplement supplier Nutrition 21 made bigger losses this year, as it took a hefty charge to pull its Lite Bites nutrition bar range from...
Tea may fight smoking damage
People who drink five cups of tea daily are not only likely to improve their cholesterol levels but may also protect against damage from smoking,...
QOL launches new AHCC immunity supplement
Quality of Life Labs (QOL), the sole US distributor of the Kinoko brand AHCC ingredient, has announced the launch of ImmunoComplex, an AHCC-containing supplement designed...
Consumer groups wage war on health claims
Consumer groups Public Citizen and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) are suing the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over its...
Heart-healthy milk to launch in Canada
Canadian dairy company Natrel yesterday announced it is launching Natrel Omega-3, a new variety of enriched milk beverage designed to contribute to a healthy diet...
29-Sep-2003
Brazil clears way for GM seeds
Environmentalists took to the streets in Brazil last week in protest after the country's vice president said he would lift a ban on genetically modified...
Patent strengthens Metagenics' portfolio
California-based nutrition company Metagenics has been awarded a new patent for the specific combination of nutrients found in its Inflavonoid Intensive Care product, a natural...
FDA seizes more supplements
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently ordered authorities to seize herbal dietary supplements made by Norway, a New York-based company and marketed as...
Industry rallies to support current legislation
Trade associations, health food retailers and suppliers are staging a rally to educate members of Congress about current dietary supplement legislation. They are calling industry...
Bunge sheds bottled oils
In the space of seven days US agri-giant Bunge has not only plunged deeper into Far Eastern oils but also shed the private label retail...
Heart disease: kills twice as many women as cancers
Women need to take urgent action to reduce their risk of heart disease, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday, as it revealed study results...
Weider posts Q1 profit
Salt Lake City-based Weider Nutrition saw sales drop in fiscal 2004 first quarter to $63.6 million, compared to $69.3 million for the same period in...
Smooth roots beet heavy costs
Scientists in the US have developed two new breeding lines for smooth root sugar beet that could pave the way for more efficient processing methods...
27-Sep-2003
Naturex expands activities in the US
Naturex, the French producer of natural ingredients for the flavour, food and nutraceutical industries, signed a letter of intent in order to acquire 100 per...
26-Sep-2003
Canada backs further research on ginseng cold remedy
Canadian health authorities are funding a large study to investigate the efficacy of a ginseng-based product to fight the common cold. Tests on Cold-fX, made...
CRN awards industry veterans
Pharmavite's Paul Bolar and Joe LaPlaca of Roche Vitamins were awarded 'CRN (Steuben) Apples' last week, in recognition of their long-term commitment to the trade...
Folic acid slashes neuroblastoma figures
Folic acid food fortification has more than halved the incidence in Canada of the deadly childhood cancer neuroblastoma, report researchers from The Hospital for Sick...
Vitamin E may lower risk of esophagus, stomach cancer
Supplementing the diet with alpha-tocopherol vitamin E may reduce the risk of certain gastrointestinal cancers, suggests a new Chinese study. Researchers carrying out a prospective...
Dairy drive to reduce obesity
Leading scientists from the United States, Australia and Canada gathered in Toronto yesterday to present their latest findings on the role of diet, nutrition and...
New weapon for obesity research
Recent discoveries made by German scientists tinkering with genes linked to fat metabolism join the growing armoury in the battle of the bulge. A team...
GM Nation? No thanks
Parties interested in forging ahead with GM foodstuffs in the UK have a battle on their hands as the widest public debate ever held in...
No easy solution to obesity for food makers
Food manufacturers who invest in healthier options will see significant returns as they meet growing demand for health foods, claimed a report released by Merrill...
25-Sep-2003
Liquid creatine fails to go the distance
Many of the liquid, effervescent and chewable forms of creatine on the market may be ineffective and of poor quality, suggests recent tests of a...
Nutrition 21 seeks court decision
Chromium picolinate supplier Nutrition 21 has filed a motion in the Federal District Court in New York for a partial summary judgment against InterHealth Nutraceuticals....
Nutratech defends ephedra alternative patent
Nutraceutical ingredient supplier Nutratech filed a patent infringement lawsuit last week against Nutrabiotics Research Labs, a New Jersey-based nutritional supplement manufacturer. Nutratech alleges that the...
Ginseng warning for pregnant women
Women should be cautious about using the herbal remedy ginseng in the early stages of pregnancy, say researchers who have found the botanical to cause...
Pitching to natural colours market
Demand for natural ingredients must be met by ingredients companies looking to make significant gains in the health arena. German Wild group has taken up...
Sugar proposals sweet enough?
Although trade talks in Cancun collapsed this month the pressure remains on the European Union to shake up its heavily subsidised sugar regime. At a...
Low-carb premixes for US distribution
Emerging functional foods developer FACT Corporation has reached a deal with a large US bakery ingredient distributor to market the firm's functional premixes. The new...
24-Sep-2003
Usana raises third quarter guidance
Salt Lake City's Usana Health Sciences said yesterday that it now expects earnings per share for the third quarter to exceed the company's earlier guidance...
Olay Vitamins reach retail outlets
US vitamin maker Pharmavite has introduced its first cosmeceutical line in partnership with Procter & Gamble's Olay brand to mass retailers nationwide. The venture, first...
Vanilla prices - a double edged sword?
When Cyclone Hudah struck the island of Madagascar in April 2000 destroying 15 per cent of the world's vanilla crop the news sent prices rocketing...
New evidence of Tongkat Ali effectiveness?
HP Ingredients and SourceOne Global Partners are to sponsor a presentation by Dr Ismail Tambi, head of the Research and Specialist Reproductive Human Research Center...
Researchers present health, egg research
A symposium taking place today at the USDA offices in Washington, DC as an educational forum for scientists will see the results of recent egg...
DSM adds value to beat market
A key driver of the food ingredients industry is the ability to innovate. Innovation may bring about added value, and as such, premium pricing opportunities....
Vitamins to reduce homocysteine may help cognition
Elderly people could gain some protection against cognitive decline by taking B vitamins to reduce levels of homocysteine, an independent predictor of cognitive function, report...
23-Sep-2003
Ghana: second largest cocoa producer
Ghana is now the second largest cocoa producer behind the Ivory Coast on the back of new figures that show the country has pulled in...
'Healthier' milk for US shelves?
Natural and organic products business Ideasphere has announced the formation of a strategic partnership with New Zealand-based A2 Corporation to introduce 'heart healthy' A2 milk...
FTC clears way for Roche vitamins sale
Netherlands-based DSM and Swiss chemicals group Roche today announced that they have received approval from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for DSM's purchase of...
Martek appoints new president
The board of directors of Martek Biosciences Corporation has announced the election of Steve Dubin as president of the microalgae-derived products company. "Steve has been...
Brazilian farmers to go against the grain?
Farmers in southern Brazil are urging the government to pass an emergency to allow use of GMO soybeans in the coming 2003-04 season (October-September), reports...
Bunge dives deeper into Indian oils
Only months after buying Unilever's Indian fats business Hindustan Lever, US agri-giant Bunge carves deeper into the Indian oils market acquiring the India-based assets of...
TSI boosts patent portfolio on ATP
Nutraceuticals firm Technical Sourcing said today that it has acquired exclusive rights to an extensive portfolio of patents for delivery of Adenosine 5'-Triphosphate (ATP). The...
Price margins squeeze figures for Danisco Q1
Price competition in texturants put pressure on Danisco ingredients results for the first quarter of 2003/2004 but flavours and a long, hot summer go some...
22-Sep-2003
Canadian hemp industry backed by new alliance
In marked contrast to its North American neighbours, the Canadian government has helped form a Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) designed to help the emerging...
Dramatic increase in eye disease raises demand for preventive treatment
A new study showing a significant increase in common age-related eye disease among older Americans in the last eight years, demonstrates the need for preventive...
NIH studies Nexrutine for prostate cancer prevention
The Denver-based AMC Cancer Research Center has been awarded a two-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the preventive effects of...
Responsibility is keyword in CRN annual address
In an upbeat joint address at the Council for Responsible Nutrition's thirtieth annual conference last week, chairman Byron Johnson and president Annette Dickinson stressed the...
Vitamin C targets osteoporosis, finds lab study
Antioxidant supplements, such as vitamin C tablets, could become the new remedy for osteoporosis, say researchers in the UK. The need for such treatment is...
Food scientist loses patent battle
A patent battle has ended with a US court giving chemicals giant DuPont the commercial rights for a patented gene that could one day lead...
US consumer opposes ban on GM foods
Americans' knowledge of genetically modified foods remains low and their opinions about its safety are just as divided as they were two years ago, according...
19-Sep-2003
Black tea extracts may possess anti-inflammatory potential
Black tea extracts show promise as both topical and orally-active inhibitors of inflammation, according to research from Rutgers University to be presented at the Worldnutra...
Children's bones weaker; diet to blame?
An increase in children's consumption of soft drinks together with a decline in that of milk may be the cause behind a marked increase in...
Progress in zeaxanthin case
Two supplement makers sued by eye health firm ZeaVision have agreed to settle patent infringement claims filed earlier this year, said the company. The lawsuit...
Balchem cuts 3Q outlook
Balchem has revised its outlook for the third quarter, following continued softness in the encapsulated and nutritional products segment, said the firm yesterday. Sales in...
Childhood nutrition protects mental health
An infant's diet, known to be important for early mental development, may also play a significant role in the risk for mental illness or criminal...
End to takeover battle at Hercules
After a heated tug of war with the board, the man who last year took speciality chemicals company ISP private has abandoned efforts to gain...
E.coli crackdown shows results
A drive in the US to reduce the foodborne disease E.coli could be paying off with fresh data from the department of agriculture (USDA) showing...
Vitamin test kit gets AOAC certification
Biacore International has had its food analysis kit, used for the rapid routine testing of the vitamin food supplement folic acid, fully validated and certified...
18-Sep-2003
Genetic engineering may lead to vitamin E-rich crops
Scientists claim to have discovered a method to increase the vitamin E content of corn seeds by up to six times, with future research to...
Accelerade drink reaches rest of Colorado
PacificHealth Laboratories is expanding the test market of its new sports drink Accelerade Ready-To-Drink, after consumer research produced positive feedback. The company has also announced...
Burcon, ADM sign on the dotted line
Burcon NutraScience and Archer Daniels Midland have completed their licensing and development agreement, designed to bring Burcon's canola protein ingredients to market. The arrangement, first...
Cheese linked to risk in testicular cancer
Men who eat a lot of cheese could be at a higher risk of contracting testicular cancer, Canadian researchers conclude in a new study. Scientists...
Food scientists that fit the bill
Freshly elected officials for the 2003-2004 season at the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) will be inaugurated at the organisation's annual meeting this month....
Liquorice extract reduces male hormone levels
New findings suggest that chemicals in liquorice, used as a remedy for gastrointestinal disorders, could have an effect on testosterone levels. New research, presented at...
17-Sep-2003
Campaign to educate women on bone health
A new campaign is launching today after a survey by the American Dietetic Association revealed women are confused and uneducated about the recommended daily amount...
Foods to fight asthma
An Australian study appears to support previous evidence linking diet to asthma outcome. Young adults whose diet included whole milk and fruits including apples and...
Study reveals how St John's wort reduces drug efficacy
Long-term use of the herbal St John's wort may reduce the efficacy of at least 50 per cent of drugs taken by Americans, owing to...
Scientists speed up B12 analysis
A new faster method to measure quantities of vitamin B12, both in foods and in dietary supplements has been developed by scientists at the US...
Conference for Canadian herb and spice industry
Canada's National Herb and Spice Coalition (NHSC) is holding its first annual conference to address issues affecting the industry's future. The meeting will target producers,...
GM-free dairy labels a bonus
Good news for food manufacturers and ingredients companies involved in the dairy market with findings from a recent study in the US revealing that many...
No sale, says Danisco
Danish food ingredients group Danisco has denied rumours circulating in the local press that it is in talks to sell its stake in US biotech...
NFPA supports industry role in health initiative, says Cady
John R. Cady, president and CEO of the National Food Processors Association (NFPA), yesterday declared his support for government, industry partnerships to educate consumers on...
16-Sep-2003
Patent for Relora
California-based Next Pharmaceuticals has been issued a patent for use of magnolia extracts, a key component in the company's anti-stress ingredient Relora. The patent, US...
World trade talks fail
Global trade talks collapsed at the weekend with rich and poor countries in a clash over farm aid as developing nations held out for a...
Caffeine helps performance by reducing muscle pain?
Drinking a cup of coffee is more likely to reduce muscle pain during a workout than taking an aspirin, suggests a small study from the...
Hemp industry faces final rule
Lawyers representing 250 hemp companies will make their final arguments before a court of appeal in San Francisco tomorrow, in an attempt to hold off...
Melatonin may worsen heart condition
Melatonin supplements, often taken to help insomniacs and jet-lagged travellers sleep, may make it dangerous for those with cardiovascular problems to stand, reported a researcher...
Tax relief for sugar giant
Jobs will be saved as US sugar giant Imperial Sugar receives incentive from the Louisiana state. The company, that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection...
Firm gels for perfect flans
Our glimpse of imminent product launches at the upcoming Food ingredients Europe exhibition in Frankfurt this November continues with UK starch business National Starch launching...
15-Sep-2003
Mannatech feeds antioxidant demand
Texas-based Mannatech is launching a new antioxidant product, said to be more potent than other products, owing to its 'synergistic' blend of water- and fat-soluble...
Imminent deal on GNC?
The owner of supplement retailer General Nutrition Companies is currently weighing up at least two bids for the business, a newspaper report revealed today. The...
Lily extract shrinks pancreas, stomach tumors
A plant extract has been found to inhibit tumor growth in laboratory tests. It could be used to target some of the cancers that are...
Metagenics unveils new gut health supplement
California-based Metagenics has introduced Zinlori 75, a dietary supplement containing Lonza's PepZin GI ingredient, onto the healthcare market, after a new distribution deal with the...
Cerestar pushes organic
Recently passed into the hands of US agribusiness Cargill, French starch derivatives company Cerestar answers rising market demand for organic ingredients with a new grade...
Giant ambitions for humble soybean
US scientists have released the first giant vegetable soybean worldwide by the glorious name of Moon Cake. The vegetable giant is the latest in a...
Health properties add value to pectin
The common food ingredient pectin may be more valuable than thought as it has significant prebiotic properties, claims a US scientist. Pectin, derived mainly from...
12-Sep-2003
Bio-One kicks off acquisition spree
Forging ahead with its acquisition program, the Bio-One Corporation has acquired Florida-based nutritional products firm Physicians Nutraceutical Laboratories . The company develops proprietary, brand name, nutritional...
California close to ephedra ban
The California Senate yesterday passed legislation by Senator Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco) to ban ephedra-containing supplements from store shelves. The bill passed 26-13 in the...
Fish oils could rebuild muscle loss in cancer patients
Fish oil supplements may help to prevent the wasting and weight loss associated with some types of advanced cancer, shows a UK study out this...
OatVantage nurtured into supplement
US oat ingredients firm Nurture has launched its concentrated oat bran ingredient OatVantage in supplement form, providing a convenient way of gaining the recommended levels...
E-forum for CODEX
Members of the food and drink industry keen to participate in the FAO/WHO consultative process on the provision of scientific advice to Codex Alimentarius and...
Danisco promotes pectin
Danish ingredients company Danisco continues on the innovative trail with the launch this week of its latest pectin for yoghurt applications. Grindsted Pectin SY 640...
E.T.Horn reorganises for health market
Specialty chemicals supplier the E.T. Horn Company is creating a new business unit to cater for the expanding nutraceuticals market. E.T.Horn will combine its Nutrition...
11-Sep-2003
ADM: delivery systems for supplements
ADM, a leading supplier of health ingredients, will exhibit a range of products derived from natural sources at the forthcoming Health Ingredients Europe exhibition in...
NIH grant could raise profile of chromium picolinate
The NIH is to fund research evaluating the use of chromium picolinate in people with type 2 diabetes. The findings could significantly boost chromium specialist...
Food supply top priority after 9/11
Two years ago to the day terrorist attacks in the United States struck a nation, leaving it shocked, angry and vulnerable. As the country continues...
Estimated gains of GMPs way out, suggests AHPA
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) filed comments with the FDA yesterday suggesting that it may have hugely overestimated the economic benefits to the industry...
FDA warning on star anise teas
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning advising consumers to avoid consuming herbal teas containing star anise, following reports that at least...
Fortifying with flavonoids
Adding heart healthy flavonoids to food during processing can improve the taste of some products, despite their bitter profile, claims a US scientist. Increased consumption...
Cancun, interpreting trade distortion
"We have fundamentally reformed our farm policy," and with these words Dr. Franz Fischler, European Commissioner for Agriculture kicked-off his first speech at the WTO...
New building blocks for nutritional pyramid
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to revise daily food intake guidelines, which form the basis for the Food Guide Pyramid, in an effort...
10-Sep-2003
Fine wine discovery
US scientists have identified a new compound in red wine which could be just as important as the antioxidant resveratrol, in fighting cholesterol, they claim....
Revenues soar at Martek
With the majority of formula makers now on board, Martek Biosciences is starting to see gains from its core infant nutrition ingredients, the microalgae-derived DHA...
Buckton, Biodar bond over BetaCote
Buckton Scott Nutrition is to distribute Israeli firm Biodar's BetaCote 20VB beta carotene to the US market, following a recent agreement. BetaCote 20VB is a...
Taking out trans fats
People are eating less trans-fatty acids than they were two decades ago, finds a new study, which comes shortly after the Food and Drug Administration's...
GMP for prebiotics leader
Pioneering Belgian ingredients supplier Orafti Active Food Ingredients is the first, and only, producer of inulin and oligofructose to get the GMP stamp of approval...
Brushing up on labels
Australian consumers are reading and using information on food labels to make informed food choices, cites a new study from the Food Standards Australia New...
09-Sep-2003
Time to take tea seriously?
Researchers are developing a new cream composed of compounds found in tea, which they claim will help fight skin cancer, the most common type of...
Forbes raises funding for pharma developments
Canadian biotech firm Forbes Medi-Tech announced today it has raised US$4.65 million by way of a private placement, providing the company with the necessary resources...
Roche to close US vitamin E facility
Roche Vitamins is to close its Nutley, New Jersey-based vitamin E production facility ahead of schedule, to ease pressure from current weak vitamin prices. The...
Cranberry treatment for stroke patients
Cranberries may reduce brain cell damage associated with stroke, researchers claimed at a meeting yesterday. In laboratory studies using rat brain cells exposed to simulated...
Expo East: proof of mainstream swing?
Natural Products Expo East organisers say last weekend's show broke all previous attendance records, with an unprecedented diversity reflecting the changing demographics of the natural...
Health: the market for mutual funds
Mutual funds investing in health and biotechnology stocks have provided little shelter from the bear market this year. Still, managers of these funds say an...
Natural sleep aid could worsen asthma symptoms
People with asthma should consider limiting the use of melatonin as a sleep aid, according to researchers in the US, who report that higher levels...
EU food industry supports 'balanced framework'
On the eve of the 5th WTO Ministerial Conference in Cancún, the Confederation of the food and drink industries of the EU, the voice of...
Investing in paprika
Paprika, used as a food colourant and flavour enhancer throughout the world, has attracted the focus of regional economic initiatives, governments and agribusiness from South...
08-Sep-2003
NCCAM searching for new fellow
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced the creation of a new NCCAM...
Herb acts safely on hot flashes, suggests study
The herb black cohosh may reduce hot flashes by acting on body temperature regulation, rather than through its estrogen-like effects, report researchers, who suggest the...
Million dollar loan for cocoa
The Ghana Cocoa Board (GCB) has secured a US$650 million loan to purchase cocoa for the 2003/2004 cocoa season. The facility, the highest in the...
Cutting costs on supplement oil tests
US researchers have discovered a faster, cheaper method for testing the quality and purity of oils, such as flaxseed, used in dietary supplements. With pressure...
Give it a shot!
MindFX Science, a manufacturer of herbal formulas claimed to increase mental agility and performance, has introduced a new form of energy drink in the form...
Open debate on kids' nutrition
Industry gets a chance to put its views forward on the topical issue of children's nutrition, at an upcoming conference in New Orleans. Slammed for...
Genes hold answer to food poisoning?
In our first news of the day from the Society for General Microbiology's meeting in the UK this week, scientists from the Institute for Animal...
07-Sep-2003
Lactoferrin production agreement for DMV
Lactoferrin specialist, DMV International, a division of dairy giant Campina, has entered into an agreement with AgriMark, USA, for the production of its bioactive protein...
05-Sep-2003
Better blood sugar control with chromium picolinate
A small trial on the supplement chromium picolinate could help determine effective doses for better treating type 2 diabetes, according to researchers in the Netherlands...
Ideasphere: Twinlab's white knight?
Ailing nutritional supplement company Twinlab yesterday announced it has filed for bankruptcy protection with the Southern District of New York. The company also announced an...
Fischler boosts the troops before WTO
"We want to make the Doha Development Agenda a success." For Agriculture European Commissioner Franz Fischler this is Europe's number one objective for the upcoming...
Calcium supplements to target diarrhea
People who eat a lot of dairy foods may be at lower risk of traveller's diarrhea, according to scientists in the Netherlands, who have shown...
Protecting Keto
Maker of the low-carb Keto brand foods Life Services Supplements has filed a string of suits against industry competitors using trademarks similar to its key...
Givaudan cuts flavour production costs
An industry link-up to find cheaper production methods for flavours is already bearing fruit as Swiss flavours giant Givaudan announces 'key milestone' in research on...
Vitamin E offers no benefit to heart disease patients, long-term trial
Taking vitamin E will not prevent heart attacks or cancer, researchers said this week, news that could dent the current boom of one of the...
04-Sep-2003
Kraft sticks to first of health promotion promises
Kraft Foods said today it has named 10 experts to its 'Worldwide Health & Wellness Advisory Council', first announced in July as part of the...
Food bar market set to soar
The $3 billion market for food bars is expected to more than double by 2007, largely due to the popularity these items enjoy among US...
Human body may contain hidden obesity treatment
Two different chemicals produced naturally by the body could be used in the future to stem the dangerous rise in obesity, according to new studies...
EU rejects Austrian GM-free zone
In a landmark decision, the European Commission has blocked the first attempt by an EU region to turn itself into a statutory GM-free zone. The...
Alliance sources Sytrinol
SourceOne Global is to distribute the citrus-based cholesterol-lowering product Sytrinol, the first KGK Synergize product to gain patent protection. Sytrinol is composed of polymethoxylated flavones...
Spicing up the pepper market
The International Pepper Community (IPC) - gathered in India this week - has agreed to tackle falling pepper sales, aiming to get quality standards accepted...
Expo East opens fall shows
Natural Products Expo East opens today in the new Washington, DC, Convention Center, bringing together suppliers and manufacturers of the rapidly expanding natural and organic...
03-Sep-2003
Omega Protein receives acquisition bid
The largest US maker of fish oils Omega Protein said today it had received a letter containing a proposal for acquisition of the company by...
NBTY to list on NYSE
NBTY, the leading manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, today announced plans to list shares of its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange...
Fourth quarter tops off strong year at Hain Celestial
Natural and organic food company Hain Celestial announces the end of a solid year, reporting continued sales growth during the fourth quarter which helped the...
Alcohol linked to lower risk of metabolic syndrome
Regular alcohol intake, thought to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, is associated with lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome, reported Greek researchers at the European...
Cranberry oil gets Wacker treatment
Wacker Specialties is introducing a cranberry seed oil gamma-cyclodextrin inclusion complex, in conjunction with the Hoboken, New Jersey-based firm Regal Trade and Consult, to the...
Dispute panel looks into EU GM rules
The World Trade Organisation has given the go ahead for a dispute panel to be set up under its aegis to investigate a complaint by...
Roche signs up for new food ingredients tech
Invest in Denmark, part of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reports this week that fledgling Danish biotech company Up Front Chromatography, the patent holder...
02-Sep-2003
Cutting calories could cut risk of disease
Agricultural Research Service scientists have found that people with high cholesterol levels who followed a low-fat and low-calorie diet not only lost weight, but also...
German firm gets patent for butterbur extract
German natural products maker Weber & Weber has received its first US patent for its butterbur (Petasites hybridus) extract Petadolex. The extract is free of...
Daily aperitif does wonders?
A US scientist has poured cold water on research that suggests moderate alcohol consumption provides a cognitive boost at midlife. Robert Hauser, a university of...
Lonza signs Metagenics to PepZin campaign
Metagenics is to market Swiss chemical firm Lonza's stomach health supplement PepZin GI to healthcare professionals in the US and Europe. To be sold under...
Wise up to sage benefits
The kitchen herb sage can improve memory, finds new research which could have significant implications for treatments for Alzheimer's disease, suggest the UK-based researchers. The...
Fruit and veg benefits proven again
Even moderate consumption of fruit and vegetables can reduce the risk of heart attacks and other coronary events, researchers said yesterday, confirming the need for...
EU slams Australian trade attitude
In the run up to the WTO trade talks next week in Mexico, the European Union has called on the WTO to rule on the...
01-Sep-2003
Lycopene, vitamin E combo patented for slowing heart disease
LycoRed Natural Products, the maker of Lyc-O-Mato lycopene complex, has received a patent for its discovery that tomato carotenoids including vitamin E could halt progression...
Lifeway expands booming Hispanic range
Kefir maker Lifeway Foods is expanding its La Fruta product line, the drinkable yogurt designed to appeal to Hispanic consumers. The drink will this month...
Nutrition 21 gains momentum with chromium research
A supplement containing chromium picolinate and biotin significantly reduced elevated blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes after only twelve weeks, reported researchers...
Wine compounds could counter smoking damage
Certain constituents in red wine may be able to reverse some of the damage caused by cigarettes, suggests a new study presented at the European...
Food science in 3D
Giant three-dimensional moving molecules roving before the eyes could help scientists understand molecular behaviour in a matter of minutes - instead of the more typical...
US consumer ambivalent over GM foods
As Europe and the United States square themselves for the battle of the GM at the upcoming WTO trade talks in Cancun, Mexico next week,...
Frutarom integrates flavour purchase
Tel Aviv stock exchange-listed Frutarom Industries has welcomed a new company into its stable - Frutarom Switzerland - previously known as Emil Flachsmann, and by...
Ginseng quality looking better
The quality of ginseng supplements has improved in the last two years, although some products on the market still present considerable risks to consumers, according...
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