Sensus gets safety approval
Netherlands-based Sensus has received safety approval for its Frutafit inulin fibre, said to promote gut health, from the US Food and Drug Administration.
Archives for June 3, 2003
Bone health study focuses on SoyLife
A new study of the effects of soy isoflavone supplementation on women's bone health will feature SoyLife, the soy ingredient manufactured by Acatris.
Martek development pays off
Martek Biosciences has reported a 132 per cent increase in revenues to $26.4 million for the second quarter of the year, thanks to greater sales of nutritional products to the company's infant formula licensees, Wyeth, Mead Johnson and Abbott.
ChampionLyte fights for Syrup Company
The drama continues at ChampionLyte Holdings which announces this week that it has filed a lawsuit against former company chairman and CEO Alan Posner, former chief financial officer Chris Valleau and New York-based InGlobalVest, for the fraudulent...
Anti-ageing foods ripe for growth
Anti-ageing foods are set to grow significantly as the worldwide elderly population expands and looks for improvements in their quality of life, confirmed speakers at a recent seminar organised by the Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health (NICHE).
Cooking oil takes on fat and cholesterol fight
A new 'functional' cooking oil made from a blend of tropical, olive, coconut and flaxseed oils, may soon offer relief to calorie-counters and cholesterol-watchers, according to Canadian researchers.
NI to buy Nature's Life business
Nutraceutical International is to acquire the Nature's Life business, subject to certain contingencies. The deal will give the leading supplement manufacturer and marketer further store penetration in key markets.
Evidence for veggies
A well-planned vegetarian diet can be a healthy alternative to a regular meat-based diet for all age groups, says a statement from the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada published this week.
UAE launches first Middle East health show
The Middle East's first trade show for the natural health industry has been scheduled for October this year. Natural Products Expo, Arabia, not related to Penton Media's Expo shows, will take place in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Adding value to Ireland's food industry
The functional foods sector offers strong growth opportunities for the Irish food industry, according to Enterprise Ireland, a government-funded development body which recently organised a trade mission to Japan to assess its successful health foods...