Archives for February 19, 2003

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Bread, gut-health claim approved

A panel of Dutch scientific experts has positively approved Bakkerij Veenhuis' request for a health claim for the Vitaalbrood Flora range of bread products containing Sensus' Frutafit inulin.

Natural launches vitamin K2 ingredient

Natural Inc., the US-based subsidiary of Norway's Natural group, has launched Natto K2, a new ingredient high in vitamin K2, made from natto, a traditional Japanese product consisting of fermented soya beans.

Keeping dieters dieting the key to market growth

The diet foods market across Europe continues to grow, but increasing consumer disillusionment about the effectiveness of dieting could curb growth in the future unless manufacturers and retailers get the right nutrition message across, claims a new...

Nutraceutical Clinical Laboratories gets 'superior' rating

Nutraceutical Clinical Laboratories International, a preservative and nutraceutical products company, today announced that its NuPreserv manufacturing facility has received a 'superior' rating from the American Institute of Baking International, the...

Adirondack enters energy drink market

Adirondack Pure Springs has announced a venture with Bodyonics, a leader in the nutritional supplement industry, to produce make its entry into the multi-billion dollar energy drink industry.

Healthier bread on the way?

Research now underway will provide the means to develop novel forms of bread, and other foods, which contain increased amounts of soluble fibre, making them far healthier than they currently are.

AutoImmune launches nutritional supplement

AutoImmune, through its joint venture with Deseret Laboratories International, has begun direct sales of Colloral, a product for the nutritional support of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Are you a 'supertaster'?

Scientists report this week that our biology plays a major role in determining our food choices.While specific food cravings are generally thought to be the product of temporary biological changes our bodies may well determine what we eat in other ways.