European phytonutrients face threat from Asian imports
A wave of cheap products from Asia is threatening the future of the European phytonutrients market, according to new research by market analysts Frost & Sullivan.
Archives for March 12, 2002
A little drink can help blood pressure
Many people find that a swift drink can help them relax and wind down from the stresses of life. Now, new research from the US has found evidence to suggest that moderate alcohol consumption can have a beneficial effect on blood pressure - in young...
Numico to restructure US operations
Dutch food group Numico has announced that it is to restructure its US operations after a difficult year affected by a downturn in supplement sales. Some 600 jobs are likely to be lost as a result of the changes.
New soy-based functional food from Mai's Foods
Mai's Foods, which also trades as Margaret's Kitchen, introduced a new soy-based functional food product at last week's Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, California.
Prebiotics: better for us than we thought
Much is known about the health benefits of prebiotics as food ingredients, but recent research in the US has shown that, despite our extensive knowledge base, we have just scratched the surface.
AHP name change to dispel fen-phen fiasco?
US pharmaceuticals firm American Home Products changed its name to Wyeth on Monday, a move analysts said would help erase memories of the fen-phen slimming cocktail nightmare that cost it $13 billion.
Herbal supplement use can lead to drug addiction
Teenagers who use herbal products are more likely to move on to more harmful drugs such as cigarettes, alcohol and narcotics, according to a paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Adolescent Medicine in the US.
Cancer cell reveals the downside of protective nutrient
A nutrient which food manufacturers claim can help prevent cancer may also increase the risk of cancer, according to research from the University of Wageningen in the Netherlands.
Commission fights back on vitamin legislation claims
The European Commission has issued a strong statement denouncing claims in many UK newspapers yesterday that the proposed new rules for vitamin supplements would push thousands of companies out of business.