ICO rounds in on coffee crisis
With coffee prices at a 30-year all time low, the International Coffee Organisation and World Bank ended their round table last week with a call to rich countries to share the burden of the present coffee crisis.
Archives for May 29, 2003
SkinCola set for NY summer
The first so-called skincare beverage is to launch in New York this summer, to rehydrate skin in the warm weather. It contains oxygen, purified water and a blend of zinc and vitamins E and C.
Ditox changes unsubstantiated advertising claim
The marketers of a supplement said to 'shield against toxins' have been pulled up by the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for unsubstantiated product claims.
Taking on preventable disease
A major initiative to tackle the growing epidemic of obesity launched in Finland today, with a campaign for improved medical education and a new register of obesity expertise in Europe.
Pro.activ spread contains high PAH level, claims consumer group
Finland's National Food Agency is to test the PAH levels in margarine products, following a Swedish report suggesting that a sample of Becel pro.activ contained twice the legal level of the carcinogenic compounds.
Government office urges new guidelines on omega-3 intake
The OMB this week urged the Departments of Health and Human Services and USDA to revise dietary guidelines to reflect information that omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Positive outlook from Kerry
Despite the challenging economic climate, Irish food ingredients, flavours and consumer foods group Kerry expects a good outcome for the full year.
Omega Biotech moves into cosmetics
Canada's Omega Biotech, maker of the Protovin grape seed antioxidant, has introduced its first cosmeceutical product this month. The anti-aging cream is said to firm and brighten the skin and can also repair damage.
Probiotics build eczema resistance
Probiotics given to pregnant women and babies around the time of childbirth could protect children from atopic eczema for up to four years - two years longer than previously reported, researchers will report in tomorrow's Lancet.
Praying for a healthy heart
Greek Orthodox Christians who avoid specific foods at certain times of the year as part of their religion's fasting regimes have lower levels of LDL cholesterol, report researchers, suggesting fasting can be beneficial for the heart.