Natural Alternatives International (NAI), the nutritional
supplements manufacturer, saw its second quarter sales rise by 28
per cent to $12.7 million (€14.6m) compared to the first quarter of
the year when sales were $9.9 million.
A day-long symposium on human nutrition will take place tomorrow at
the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore,
US, entitled Food and Famine: Nutritional Conundrums.
Tax breaks would be an efficient method of boosting sales of
organic products in the EU and to help them compete with
conventionally produced products. This was the conclusion of a
study commissioned by the European Environmental...
Scientists in Wales have new evidence that confirms the long-held
belief that cod liver oil is good for the joints. The Cardiff-based
researchers say taking a cod-liver oil supplement could delay or
even reverse the damage done to...
Natural health researchers and providers in the US have expressed
their concern over the results of a recent study on hormone
replacement therapy. They are urging women to look for safe,
natural alternatives to HRT.
PacificHealth Laboratories (PHLI), producers of the Accelerade
sports drink, has begun a soccer sponsorship programme designed to
promote the restorative powers of the drink to football players
throughout the United States.
Elevated levels of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood can
lead to a higher risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's-related
dementia, according to the February 14th issue of The New England
Journal of Medicine.
Whole Foods Market, the natural and organic food retailer, has
reported a 21 per cent increase in sales for the first quarter of
2002 to $780.8 million (€895.8m).
Marlyn Nutraceuticals, the US group which trades as Naturally
Vitamins, has extended its contract with Germany's Mucos Pharma
group giving it exclusive rights to distribute Wobenzym in the
United States.
US company Nutravail has created a line of supplements which it
claims are guaranteed free of substances banned by the
International Olympic Committee.
Olympic gold medalists Christopher Dean and Mark Spitz have joined
the Go for the Goal awareness initiative designed to focus public
attention on the dangers of high cholesterol as a risk factor for
cardiovascular disease.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is to organise a
conference next month to consider the potential in niche markets
for Caribbean agriculture, focusing in particular on organic food
production.
A poll carried out by Canadian group Equiterre has revealed that
most Quebecois are in favour of organic farming and believe it to
be an essential part of the solution to problems caused by
intensive agriculture.
Nature's Sunshine Products, the US manufacturer and marketer of
encapsulated herbs and vitamins, has reported a slight rise in
sales for the final quarter and full year 2001.
Coeliac patients, who are normally restricted to a gluten-free
diet, can safely eat moderate amounts of oats, says new research in
this month's journal GUT.
Researchers at the University of Miami are to carry out a trial
testing the safety and effectiveness of a herbal pill designed to
treat the symptoms of menopause
Natunola Health and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are to market
their flaxseed de-hulling and processing technology worldwide
following a new licensing agreement. The technology, which was
developed jointly by the two organisations,...
Stress is so much a part of modern day life that many people now
take it for granted. But a new study has shown that stress can be
bad for the heart, as it makes the body take longer to purge
harmful fats from the bloodstream.
The food we eat can have a major effect on the health of our genes,
and healthy genes are vital when it comes to protecting our bodies
against disease. Scientists are now calling for more research into
the beneficial effects on genes...
Supplies of organic milk in southern Europe fall far short of
current levels of demand, and this is hindering growth in the
organic dairy market there.
The UK Food Standards Agency has launched a new nationwide campaign
to tackle what it claims are inadequate hygiene standards in
catering businesses across the country.
US food manufacturer Kashi has introduced an all-natural
nutrient-enhanced cereal designed specifically for heart health.
Called Heart to Heart, the high fibre cereal is also enhanced with
B-vitamins, antioxidants, grape seed extract...
The European Commission has taken the Italian authorities to the
European Court of Justice over its regulations governing sports
nutrition products. The Commission said that the Italian rules area
barrier to free trade within the...
US company Applied Food Sciences (AFS) has made yield improvements
in its Coffee Antioxidant Enhancement Technology, a proprietary
process that increases the quantity of natural antioxidants found
in brewed coffee.
It's tough being a coffee drinker. New research has shown that even
small levels of caffeine can decrease insulin sensitivity in
healthy humans, but cutting out the caffeine altogether can have
other effects. A separate study...
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to extend the grace
period for hemp food products containing THC until 18 March 2002,
according to the US Court of Appeals.
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a voluntary
recall of two popular supplements - PC SPES, which is used for
prostate health, and SPES which is used to boost the immune system
- because they allegedly contain...
Dried plums - otherwise known as prunes - can have a powerful
anti-microbial effect, according to new evidence from Kansas State
University. Research by food microbiologist Daniel Fung has shown
that prunes can help make meat products...
Nutrition 21 said it has identified an isomer of conjugated
linoleic acid (CLA) which can significantly increase glucose
metabolism in muscle cells without the addition of insulin.
Swiss drug giant Novartis has reported sales of SFr32 billion
(€21.7bn) for 2001, a 14 per cent increase on the previous year.
The company said that sales of its principal pharmaceutical
products were the main drivers of the growth.
ConAgra Grocery Products has recalled 36,000 cases of Healthy
Choice Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup because the brand may
contain whey, a known allergen which was not mentioned on the
label.
A major report on diabetes prevention suggests that healthy eating
and regular exercise are much more effective at combating the
disease than popular drug metformin.
Many African HIV sufferers are benefiting from a combination of
plant sterols and sterolins, according to Professor Patrick Bouic,
chief immunologist at Stellenbosch University in Cape Town, South
Africa. Now he is hoping to win support...
Nutritional supplements producer Nutrition 21 said it remained
bullish about its prospects for achieving full-year profits despite
tough trading conditions and a disappointing second quarter.
Every year in the run up to Valentine's Day consumers are bombarded
with adverts urging them to buy chocolates for their loved ones.
But this year one message is slightly different - it says buy
chocolate because they are good...
A 16 per cent rise in fourth quarter profits at giant snack food
and soft drink maker PepsiCo has been offset by growing concerns
about the recently acquired Gatorade sports drink business.
Oestrogen was once used regularly to curb the growth of tall girls,
but its use is now far less widespread, according to a recent
survey. However, one advocacy group has called for an end to
growth-suppression therapy, and petitioned...
The UK Food Standards Agency has tested batches of Chinese and
blended honey following concerns about a lack of control on the use
of veterinary drugs in China. The agency said that seven out of 15
samples tested positive for an illegal...
A novel way of tackling the problem of anaemia in children has been
created with help from the HJ Heinz food group. Research shows that
Supplefer Sprinkles - iron and vitamin C supplements which can be
easily added to a range of foodstuffs...
A research team from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia has
found that both moderate drinking and abstinence will improve
symptoms in men with alcoholic cardiomyopathy.
The best way for primary school children to avoid obesity and
maintain a healthy lifestyle is to join a lunchtime club, according
to new research published by the UK Food Standards Agency.
