Science team for SupplySide seminars
SupplySide West organiser Virgo Publishing has announced the five members of a new Scientific Advisory Board that will evaluate proposals for scientific presentations at the SupplySide West show in October.
Archives for April 15, 2003
Bovine serum used to fight SARS-related disease
Proliant sister company American Protein Corporation says that bovine immunoglobulin could be an effective way of broadening immunity in humans, and helping to fight the SARS virus.
Heading south for health
As research continues to show the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and numbers of northern Europeans migrating to the south grows, researchers launch a project to find out if a new lifestyle can really bring improved health.
Re-evaluating B6 levels
Low levels of vitamin B6 in smokers may raise their risk of cancer, according to researchers in the US, who found that even moderate smokers had dangerously low levels of the vitamin.
Growth all round at Novartis
Swiss pharmaceuticals group Novartis has reported strong growth in the first quarter, despite the difficult economic environment.
ABF: steady growth but food not immune
Despite tougher trading conditions UK food and food ingredients business Associated British Foods (AB Foods) reported on Tuesday that operating profit had risen 14 per cent for the first 24 weeks ended 1 March 2003 to £204 million. Recent acquisitions...
Scientists question RDA of B vitamin
Low levels of vitamin B6 in smokers may raise their risk of cancer, according to researchers at Washington State University, who found that even moderate smokers had dangerously low levels of the vitamin.
SCOLR expands glucosamine distribution
Biopharmaceutical company SCOLR is to market its glucosamine and chondroitin in a third national chain store, the company said.
Growing demand at Omega Protein
Omega Protein is to build a new fish oil processing facility which will triple its current capacity and help it meet increased demand for its OmegaPure brand fish oil.
Actilight boosts merits of baked goods
Beghin Meiji claims to have revolutionised the bakery world with its Actilight, which can be added to white breads to offer the same intestinal health benefits attributed to wholemeal.