Researchers are to evaluate whether the positive effects of tomato
lycopene in reducing oxidative stress, previously seen in
non-smokers, is also produced in smokers, a high-risk group for
lung cancer.
Chromium supplement maker Nutrition 21 and L-carnitine specialist
Lonza announced that they have settled the patent infringement
action against Lonza on mutually satisfactory terms.
Selenium may inhibit progression toward esophageal cancer among
people with the precancerous condition Barrett's esophagus,
according to a new study from the US.
The American Association of Cereal Chemists is challenging the
definitions of fiber published by the Food Nutrition Board in its
Dietary Reference Intakes report last year. The AACC claims that
separating fiber into two categories...
Flachsmann, Swiss manufacturer of flavours and plant extracts,
presented its new Yuzu flavour at the Vitafoods show in Geneva last
week, following its worldwide launch a few weeks ago.
After a series of food safety scares in Europe the issue of exactly
how to effectively deal with risk in the food chain is an ongoing
debate between politicians, industry and consumer alike. One widely
favoured opinion is that risk...
Dutch company Acatris, formed recently following a merger between
four Royal Schouten businesses, established its new name with the
launch of a lignan product at last week's VitaFoods trade fair in
Geneva, Switzerland.
Are perceptions of whey products as more than a milk powder
substitute changing? According to a new report from market analysts
Zenith International, yes, as processors increasingly looking for
added value start turning towards whey...
Around 350 medical doctors from around the world are expected to
attend this year's International AHCC and GCP Research Associations
Symposium in July in Sapporo, Japan.
The downward trend continues at supplement manufacturer Twinlab,
which reported a loss of $3.7 million for the quarter to end of
March last week, against net income of same amount for the first
quarter of last year.
Chromium supplement maker Nutrition 21 last week reported a net
loss of $1.1 million on revenues of $3.1 million for the third
quarter, compared with a loss of $0.2 million on revenues of $4.0
million for the same period a year ago.
Following a proposal from the European Commission to allow the use
of two new intense sweeteners - sucralose and an
aspartame-acesulfame - the European Competitiveness Council gave
the all clear on Monday, reaching a political agreement...
Canada's POS Pilot Plant Corporation is to offer supercritical
fluid extraction on a contract basis for process and product
development by late summer of this year.
A highly concentrated probiotic preparation may be an effective
treatment for ulcerative colitis patients who fail to respond to
conventional medicine, reported researchers in the US yesterday.
Despite an increase in sales UK flavour and fragrance company
Treatt described trading for the six months to 31 March 2003 as
'challenging' this week, with profit before tax falling by
24 per cent to £955,000 (€1.3m) compared...
