Health science company Forbes Medi-Tech Inc. announced this week
that it has reached an agreement with Novartis Consumer Health SA
to acquire the licensing and distribution rights to consumer
products fortified with Reducol, the company's...
A new bill in the US that could give tax breaks to employees who
purchase dietary supplements and medicinal foods has been referred
to the Committee on Ways and Means in the House of Representatives.
Melatonin, a widely used naturally occurring hormone used to treat
insomnia and jet lag, may reverse the formation of a protein
complex that is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease
Nutraceuticals manufacturer NatureWell, Incorporated announced
recently that a trial conducted on its MigraSpray products suggests
that the product has an effect on migraine pain.
The International Lecithin and Phospholipid Society (ILPS)
announced this week the 8th International Congress on
Phospholipids, to be held in Vienna, Austria on 7-10 September 2002
NBTY, a US manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, is
to acquire certain assets of HealthCentral.com, the US online
retailer that filed for bankruptcy in October.
Natural specialty ingredients manufacturer Kemin Foods, has filed a
lawsuit in the US contending that fine chemicals company, Cognis
Corp., continues to make false claims that blur the differences
between lutein esters and the purified...
US natural and organic food company Hain Celestial Group, announced
this week that it has completed its acquisition of Lima NV, a
Belgian natural and organic foods manufacturer and marketer.
Daily supplementation with creatine could accelerate the recovery
of leg muscle size and performance after being immobilised in a
cast for two weeks, report European researchers recently.
Coca-Cola is poised to add nutrients to a new line of bottled
water, to be called Dasani Nutriwater, taking on arch-rival
PepsiCo's own enhanced Aquifina.
The US nutraceuticals market had a value of $30,441 million
(€34,120 million) in 2000 and is expected to grow at a faster pace
than the overall food industry.
The controversy surrounding food irradiation continues this week in
the US with a declaration from the Centre for Food Safety that the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ignored growing
evidence.
Naturally Vitamins, a US manufacturer and distributor of
nutraceutical products, is to team up with the charity, MAP
International, this holiday season
Scientists at the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS) report
this week that they have developed a new chromium formulation that
people can absorb into the bloodstream better than anything on the
market, they claim
Phytopharm, a developer of botanical pharmaceuticals, announced
this week the successful completion of the third and final stage of
a study to evaluate a product under development as an appetite
suppressant for the treatment of obesity...
Vitasoy International , Hong Kong's top soya milk producer, said on
Friday that initial investments in Australia caused a slide in its
net profits for the six months ended in September.
Two bioengineering researchers at the University of Washington have
discovered a promising potential treatment for cancer among the
ancient arts of Chinese folk medicine.
Parents are concerned about misleading health claims made for foods
targeted at children, according to research commissioned by the UK
Food Standards Agency.
A nutrition bar for women, manufactured by a small, private food
company, is now the top-selling brand in the energy/nutrition bar
category in US supermarkets.
AltHealthWatch, a US database of complementary, holistic and
integrated approaches to health care and wellness, has been
purchased by EBSCO Publishing.
A study conducted by US researchers shows that taking chlorophyllin
could reduce the levels of aflatoxin-DNA damage byproducts in the
body and the risk of liver cancer.
New evidence confirms the motivations behind the functional foods
market. A report released recently from UK market analysts Key Note
states that the market is driven by continuing consumer interest in
a healthier lifestyle, in conjunction...
Norwegian functional foods company Nutri Pharma ASA announced
recently the filing in the European Patent Office (EPO) of an
opposition to its granted European patent, Nutri Pharma's
proprietary technology for combining soy proteins,...
Neurochemical Research Corp., a marketer of Condition-specific
dietary supplements company Neurochemical Research Corp., this week
revealed new evidence to support its latest product for the eyes.
US company Martek Biosciences Corporation that develops,
manufactures and sells products from microalgae for nutritional
foods, announced recently that it has sold the assets of its stable
isotope business unit to Spectra Gases, Inc.,...
Natural Alternatives International, Inc., US formulator and
manufacturer of customised nutritional supplements, reported a drop
in net revenues for the first quarter 2002.
French food group Danone on Thursday extended by two weeks the
deadline on its takeover offer for New Zealand drinks firm Frucor
Beverages Group Ltd , but held firm on the price.
German fine chemicals company BASF AG does not know when the
European Commission will make a decision based on its investigation
into vitamin price fixing.
NSF International, a US supplement certification body, announced
this week that it has acquired the Institute for Nutraceutical
Advancement (INA), an organisation that develops and validates
analytical methods for testing botanical...
National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) and NSF International
announced this week that they have formed a strategic alliance to
provide a comprehensive certification program for the dietary
supplements industry.
