Archives for February 17, 2003

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Allergy sufferers urged to be cautious kissers

People who suffer from food allergies not only have to be careful about what they eat but also about who they kiss, according to a warning from the Mayo Clinic in the US timed to coincide with Valentine's day last week.

Euromed certified Kosher

German herbal extract manufacturer Euromed has received Kosher certification from a US certification agency. The company is one of the first European companies to gain the accreditation.

Wales takes up nutritional approach

A strategy to improve the health of people in Wales through their diet has been launched by the Welsh government along with the Food Standards Agency in Wales.

Loders takes Natural to court

The new marketing agreement between Natural and Cognis for Tonalin CLA has been marred by the filing of a lawsuit against Natural by Loders Croklaan, which claims its patents have been infringed.

Ginseng shows memory-boosting potential

A small study shows that a ginseng compound improved the memory scores of people suffering from stroke-induced dementia, Chinese researchers reported at a recent meeting in the US.

White Wave in Starbucks deal

Dean Foods subsidiary White Wave is to supply around 4000 Starbucks cafes with its Silk brand soymilk from this summer, the company announced last week.