Nestlé commits to health trend
Nestlé is hoping to win a bigger slice of the fast growing market for nutritional products, and will invest heavily in new product development and brand support in the next few years, investors heard yesterday.
Archives for May 26, 2003
Phyto-Source venture helps Forbes cut losses
Canadian firm Forbes Medi Tech an increase of 37 per cent in revenue for the first quarter, helped by sales of sterols from the Phyto-Source joint venture, currently exceeding expectations.
Arla counters Spherix tagatose claims
Denmark's Arla Foods has issued a counterclaim in response to an action for damages brought by its US tagatose licence partner, Spherix.
Nature's Plus offers immune-booster
Natural Organics has introduced a new Nature's Plus supplement to boost respiratory health and the immune system.Other introductions this month include Source of Life multivitamins for men and women, and a concentrated CLA.
Strong support for omega-3 intake
Eating oily fish like salmon, tuna or bluefish at least twice a week can prevent sudden cardiac death, write experts in a journal published today. They also explain in detail how fish fatty acids act on dangerous heart rhythms.
Live bacteria boosts yoghurt sales
Yoghurt has been by far the fastest-growing dairy sector over the last four years, driven by added health benefits, convenient packaging and improved taste profiles. Probiotic yoghurts grew fastest after the new drinking yoghurt format.