Migros expands probiotic dairy range
Swiss retailer Migros launched a 'probiotic butter' last month, designed to promote health and offer a good taste sensation.
Archives for March 27, 2003
Fresh OJ...worth the cash?
Freshly squeezed orange juice is as good for us as pasteurised orange juice, report scientists this week, which begs the question - is fresh orange juice worth the greater expense?
Vitamin C may help prevent onset of arthritis
Boosting vitamin C consumption may help to prevent arthritis, suggest researchers in the UK this week. The team has linked low intake of fruit and vegetables containing the vitamin to higher risk of inflammatory arthritis. Findings were such that the...
Making claims for bone health
A framework tool for assessing the scientific support for claims relating to bone health and osteoporosis has been developed by a group working towards the European PASSCLAIM recommendations.
Brain Garden ships freebies to attract new customers
Whole Living subsidiary The Brain Garden launched its Food First Program last weekend, an educational program about diet and obesity, which the company hopes will drive sales of its key products.
Roche opens premix plant in Brazil
Roche yesterday opened a new food premix facility outside São Paulo, Brazil, to manufacture its Nutrix blends for use in fortified foods and supplements made in South America.
Marketing push for Nestlé milk drink
Nestle USA has responded to recent controversy over the damage done to children's health by soft drinks by promoting vending of its Nesquik drink in schools.
Fish to help improve food safety
Improving food safety 'the natural way' would certainly appeal to the increasingly health vigilant consumer. Scientists in the UK have been looking at a variety of natural antimicrobials that could extend food shelf-life and improve its safety by...