1.7 billion - the numbers of obese worldwide
Calls for urgent action to treat obesity are again in the headlines, following a new assessment that up to 1.7 billion people worldwide could be overweight or obese.
Archives for March 17, 2003
Croda to launch high concentrate lipids
UK chemicals company Croda is to launch two new lipid concentrates at the Vitafoods health trade show in May.
Cognis sells fragrance unit
Cognis is to sell its Fragrances & Specialties business to speciality chemicals firm Kao Chemicals, part of its strategy to focus on core activities.
Ephedra - guilty or not?
The industry is facing increased pressure after last week's coroner's report which found that an ephedra dietary supplement contributed to the death of Baltimore Orioles' pitcher Steve Bechler last month.
B vitamins slow Alzheimer's progress
High doses of three common vitamins - folic acid, B12 and B6 - may be able to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, if the early results of a pilot study are further confirmed.
ChromaDex to check quality for European herbal manufacturers
Analysis distribution company LGC Promochem is to distribute the ChromaDex reference standards, covering more than 2500 high purity phytochemicals, to the herbal industry in Europe.
Cognis sells F&S business
Cognis is to sell its Fragrances & Specialties business to speciality chemicals firm Kao Chemicals, part of its strategy to focus on core activities.
Tropicana reduces the acid
Leading orange juice brand Tropicana has introduced a juice with less acid for people who suffer from heartburn.