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EPAX announces de-merger after 'banner' year of growth
03-Mar-2006 - Norwegian omega-3 producer Epax has announced it has de-mergered from its parent company Pronova Biocare, after experiencing 25 per cent growth for 2005.
Diet products have little impact on waistlines
03-Feb-2006 - Consumers may be spending more on diet products, but it seems they are having little effect on overall obesity rates since they are not being used as part of an overall healthy diet, according to a new report from Datamonitor.
France heading for US obesity levels says study
01-Feb-2006 - France is heading towards American levels of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, claims a new study.
Soft drinks sales strong despite obesity concerns
31-Jan-2006 - Canadean predicts that carbonates, the leading global soft drinks category, will have grown by around 2 per cent in 2005 despite bad press and pessimistic reports.
Drinks drive performance market, report
26-Jan-2006 - Sports and energy drinks have stolen a march on foods to become the powerhouse of the global market in performance products, according to a new report from Leatherhead Food International.
The market for vegetarian supplements
20-Jan-2006 - Supplement marketers seem to be taking notice of the growing trend towards vegetarianism, bringing more products to market that do not contain animal-derived ingredients.
Well-being fascination drives health foods market
18-Jan-2006 - Health and wellness has become a hobby for many consumers and is a major contributing factor in the rapid growth of the functional, organic and health foods markets according to a new report from Euromonitor International.
Modern food production and poor nutrition 'cause depression', report
16-Jan-2006 - Two charities have issued a stark warning that unless there is a major overhaul of UK food and farming policies, there will not be enough healthy and nutritious food to eat in the future.
Glycaemic index 'here to stay'
10-Jan-2006 - The glycaemic index has not risen to the same astronomic trend proportions of its low-carb predecessor, but this does not mean there is a lack of interest. Rather, a slow build up could be a sign that it is here for the long-haul.
Obese in denial over cancer risk
09-Jan-2006 - Many obese and overweight people in the UK are unaware that they could reduce their risk of developing a number of forms of cancer by losing weight, indicates a survey by Cancer Research UK.
Royal support boosts healthy fruit sales
04-Jan-2006 - Demand for cranberries, pomegranate, lemon, ginger and other foods used in natural remedies have rocketed in the UK following support from Prince Charles, claims the supermarket Sainsbury's.
Half of Australians use alternative remedies
03-Jan-2006 - More than half of Australians use alternative medicines, with vitamins followed by herbal medicines the most popular, suggests new research.
Christmas feature
Spicing up Christmas
23-Dec-2005 - Christmas cake, mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas pudding - all these festive specialities taste of Christmas. But why is it that the smell of spices such as cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and ginger is synonymous with yuletide?
Christmas feature
Food: the adult love affair
22-Dec-2005 - Ask any child what's most important about Christmas and you're almost sure to hear it's presents, or Santa Claus, or school holidays. But certainly not food.
Christmas Feature
Does Christmas bring you out in bumps?
22-Dec-2005 - Not everyone is a fan of Christmas. For some the very thought of it brings them out in a cold sweat - or even an allergic reaction.
Age-related disease to surge, new forecast figures
12-Dec-2005 - The number of over-65s in the UK will increase more than 50 per cent in the next 25 years, putting a huge strain on healthcare services dealing with age-related disease.
Russia warned on poor diet, lifestyle
09-Dec-2005 - Russia could provide supplement and health food makers with attractive opportunities, particularly in the light of a recent warning from the World Bank.
Consumer scepticism of healthy food claims - another report
06-Dec-2005 - Food marketers face a major challenge in convincing consumers of the credibility of their products, as the second report in a month highlights a lack of trust in the health benefits of functional foods amongst both European and North American consumers.
Vitamin use to counter poor diet
02-Dec-2005 - One in three Britons takes vitamins and minerals to make up for poor eating habits, suggests a new report.
Britons improving their diets
23-Nov-2005 - Two thirds of Britons say they have changed their eating habits or increased exercise this year in a bid to become healthier, shows a new survey that suggests the spate of recent publicity on obesity may be having some effect.
Britons taking vitamins without need, say doctors
17-Nov-2005 - More Britons are taking vitamin supplements but doctors say many of the products are unnecessary and sometimes cause side effects in their patients.
Cabbage dish gaining popularity as flu-fighter
16-Nov-2005 - Sales of kimchi, a Korean dish made with fermented cabbage and spices, are surging after scientists found that a lactic acid bacteria in the dish helped poultry fight bird flu.
Unhealthy foods' ingredients revealed in new healthy eating campaign
07-Nov-2005 - Detailed images of the gristle, bones and connective tissue used to make cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets are being used in a UK-wide poster campaign to increase children's awareness of what is in their favourite junk foods and encourage them to opt for healthier choices.
Most Australian women overweight, seeking weight-loss aids
26-Oct-2005 - Most Australian women surveyed in a new study were overweight or obese, and many were using some kind of diet or weight-loss aid to try to lose excess pounds.
Britons rate 'independent' health foods research higher than industry studies
18-Oct-2005 - Research into how diet can help prevent disease and improve quality of life is seen as important by Britons but they are skeptical about collaborations between industry and universities, finds a new survey.
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