Simple supplements beat multi-vits in pregnancy
Simple folic acid-iron supplements taken during pregnancy may be more effective than multiple vitamins in reducing the risk of low birth weight babies, according to a US study.
Archives for April 1, 2003
FAO fights for food chain
Food safety is in the limelight this week with the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organisation advocating a new approach to ensure that the food we eat is free from food-borne hazards.
Distribution agreement for Aloecorp
Colorado-based Aloecorp, a supplier of Aloe vera raw materials, has formed a partnership with Brown Chemical Company, a distributor of raw material ingredients to the cosmeceutical, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries.
Take two functional foods...
New research from UK-based Institute of Food Research reveals that two food components recognised for their ability to fight cancer are up to 13 times more powerful when put to work together. The findings could open up new possibilities for functional...
Roche sees off vitamins period
Shareholders at Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche welcomed the start of a new era as the company summarised recent events, including the divestment of the vitamins business, at its annual general meeting yesterday.
ADM expands global alliance with Nutraceutix
Archer Daniels Midland, the giant US agricultural products processor, has extended its international alliance with Nutraceutix, a manufacturer of controlled delivery technology for the pharmaceutical industry.
A functional team
Eating broccoli along with chicken gives us double protection against cancer, say researchers at the UK's Institute of Food Research. Combining sulforaphane, found in many dark green vegetables, and selenium-rich foods could prove a potent synergy.
Hemp ruling sparks opposition
As the recent DEA ruling banning hemp products for human consumption sinks in, another industry member says it is confident that there will be a 'pro-hemp victory in the 9th circuit court'.
Ocean Spray shakes up management
Ocean Spray, the US cranberry grower co-operative and juicemaker, announced this week that it has axed 58 corporate-level jobs in a bid to streamline the company and help it restore profitability for its growers-owners.
Success continues at Natural Health Trends
Natural Health Trends this week announced record revenues and earnings for 2002, with net sales climbing 60 per cent on the prior year to $39.7 million and income up by 203 per cent.
Cereal fibre decreases risk of heart disease in elderly
While the media is increasingly focusing on childhood obesity and nutrition, a new study suggests that elderly people who eat more cereal-based foods are less likely to develop heart disease.