Archives for May 15, 2003

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New formulation faces the sun

Speciality chemicals company International Specialty Products (ISP) continues its quest to expand the company's presence in the growing personal care market segment with the news this week that it has collaborated with biotech company Vital Health...

Cognis cracks weight issues with CLA product

Cognis Nutrition and Health used the Vitafoods exhibition taking place in Geneva, Switzerland this week as the right platform to launch its Tonalin CLA to the European market.

Probi-ng deep into probiotics

Research-based Probi, headquartered in Lund in Sweden, has signed a licence agreement with the French dairy giant Danone, regarding the bacteria lactobacillus Lp 299 v.

Creatine serum supplements ineffective

Creatine serum supplements seem to have no effect on muscle ATP or creatine stores, despite claims by one US manufacturer, say researchers. Creatine manufacturer Degussa BioActives says the study highlights the value of its creatine monohydrate powder...

Aloecorp extends European partnerships

Aloecorp, the world's leading vertically integrated supplier of Aloe vera raw materials, has announced extensions to its distributor partnerships in Belgium and the UK.

Naturade sales boost

Naturade, a leading marketer of soy protein products, has managed to curb losses in its first quarter results, reflecting increased sales and a successful cost cutting programme.

Broccoli could help fight cancer

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, claim they have found that a chemical produced when digesting such greens as broccoli and kale can stifle the growth of human prostate cancer cells.

What does the future hold for health and nutrition?

A new multi-stakeholder project on the future of the nutrition and health trend in Europe is to be launched by two Belgium-based consultancy firms. The project, entitled Nutrition and Health 2020, will explore how the nutrition and health trend could...

No risk from mercury in seafood diet - study

A new study published in this week's issue of The Lancet confirms earlier findings that there is no detectable risk between mercury in seafood and impaired neurodevelopment in young children. Good news for pregnant mothers with a craving for fish.

Bravo Foods works with Diabetes Research

Bravo Foods International, makers of low fat fortified milk drinks has teamed up with the Diabetes Research Institute in an effort to advocate new source of nutrition for children with diabetes.

US consumer backs biotech foods

With impeccable timing in light of the US move earlier this week to file a case with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the EU ban on biotech foods, a recent report from Washington, DC, based International Food Information Council (IFIC) claims a...