Nutrition 21 to target food market
Chromax, the chromium picolinate ingredient produced by Nutrition 21 can now be used in functional foods and drinks following the award of GRAS status by an independent panel.
Archives for June 13, 2002
New olive oil regulations to protect against erroneous claims
The European Commission has introduced new regulations governing the marketing and labelling of olive oil and products containing olive oil in a bid to protect consumers from misleading claims.
Diet linked to oesophageal cancer risk
Keeping a tight rein on what we eat could help ward off the risk of oesophageal cancer, one of the most deadly forms of the disease, according to recent research from the Agricultural Research Service arm of the US Department of Agriculture.
Recession-proof growth in sports and weight loss market
Sales of sports and weight loss supplements will continue to grow at a fast pace over the next few years helped by increased investment in packaging, marketing and advertising.
Hairy roots the key to mass herbal product production
Australian scientists are investigating new ways to mass-produce the active ingredients found in the herbal medicines echinacea, ginseng and gynostemma.
7-Keto expands into weight loss market
Humanetics of the US has signed a licensing agreement with compatriot iSatori which will see its anti-ageing supplement 7-Keto adapted for use as a weight loss product.
Home soymilk maker taps into health trend
SoyToy is a home soymilk maker which can produce two quarts of milk in just 25 minutes, offering a healthier and cheaper alternative to off-the-shelf brands, its creator claims.