Archives for January 30, 2003

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BioGaia builds on global marketing

New developments at Swedish probiotics company include a marketing agreement with Nature's Sunshine in the US which is expected to boost sales of its Reuteri tablets. There is also a new deal from South Korea, confirming its place on the Asian market.

A daily dose of fermented milk?

Finnish researchers report that a fermented milk high in bioactive peptides could be used to lower blood pressure among people with hypertension.

Numico US chief steps down

Dutch food group Numico said today the head of its US operations, which includes the struggling vitamin maker Rexall Sundown, is to step down in a management re-shuffle designed to boost performance.

White tea may have role in skin cancer battle

Extracts from white tea may be able to protect the skin from cancer, report researchers in the US, who believe that the tea's antioxidant properties may boost the immune function of skin cells, protecting against the oxidation that also leads to ageing.

Baywood introduces powder to oil joints

Nutraceutical company Baywood International has introduced Super Joints FIZZ to its range of powdered supplements. The product contains a blend of vitamins and nutrients designed to boost joint mobility and reduce pain.

Minute Maid plays up the health benefits

Minute Maid, the orange juice drink from Coca-Cola, will now feature health and nutrition advice from the Mayo Clinic on its packaging in the US, an additional bonus for a drink which is already touted as a healthy product.

Max your energy with guarana mints

Jo Mints has introduced two new energy mints, called Jo and M-60, designed to offer pressurised consumers a healthy way to boost energy levels.

Dr Pepper enters milk market

Milk, it seems, is the next product to get the major marketing makeover. For years a staple product in most western diets, milk has become increasingly important in recent years not least because of growing awareness of the health benefits of regular...