Zinc and citrus antioxidant could protect against arthritis
Zinc and an antioxidant found in citrus fruit may lower the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, according to new findings, although the researchers cautioned that the results are preliminary.
Archives for March 5, 2003
Roche to produce green tea chemical
Roche Vitamins is to start production of pure epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the active compound in green tea, at a new production plant in Shanghai. Annual output is expected to be more than 40 tons.
Forbes, Pharmavite extend Reducol agreement
Canada's Forbes Medi-Tech said yesterday it has extended a contract to supply its cholesterol-lowering ingredient Reducol to supplement company Pharmavite, for use in the Nature Made Cholest-Off product.
Healthy consumers drive sales at United Natural
Net income at United Natural Foods was up 4.1 per cent to $5.5 million in the second quarter, the company reported this week, thanks to a strong growth in both mass market and distribution sales.
Degussa predicts profitable 2003
Reporting a 1 per cent drop in sales over 2002 and a significantly lower net income, German fine chemicals group Degussa predicted sales in core operations should rise to around €11.5 billion for 2003.
Sensient shows strong growth
Acquisitions helped US colour, flavour and fragrance manufacturer Sensient Technologies boost its revenue by 15 per cent to a record for $939.9 million (€861m) for the year ended December 31, 2002.
Glanbia nutritional activities boosts results
Annual results from Irish and US dairy ingredients group Glanbia reflected the weak international dairy markets, but the company said its nutritional activities helped to boost sales.
Sustainable fruit shows marked rise in antioxidants
Are organic foods really better for us? The debate continues this week with new findings from food scientists in the US that suggest fruits and vegetables grown organically have higher levels of antioxidants than conventionally grown foods thanks to...
Glanbia nutrition boosts results
Annual results from Irish dairy ingredients group Glanbia reflected the weak international dairy markets, but the company said its nutritional activities helped sales and the new business unit is showing good growth potential.
Good-for-you products on the rise
New functional foods continued to hit the shelves this month with a focus on making traditionally not-so-healthy products a little more appealing to the growing number of consumers looking for extra health benefits. Some of the latest launches include...
Folate may reduce breast cancer risk raised by alcohol
A higher intake of folate and possibly vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, report researchers in the US, particularly among those women who drink regularly and are therefore at higher risk of the disease.