Pros-Tect Men's Energy Bar sees internet launch
A nutritional energy bar, aimed at protecting prostate health in men, has been launched on the Internet market by Canadian company Food Nutrition.
Archives for June 4, 2003
Phytoestrogens may protect against ovarian cancer
A plant-based diet may be important in reducing the risk of ovarian cancer, report US researchers this month. Fibre, carotenoids and lignans were all found to lower the risk.
Novartis to buy Semper Clinical Nutrition
Swiss group Novartis' Medical Nutrition unit is to buy Semper Clinical Nutrition, part of the Arla Foods subsidiary Semper and the second largest medical nutrition business in the Nordic region.
From waste water to functional foods
Waste water from olive oil production may be used as a source of valuable bioactive antioxidants - widely believed to have a protective effect on human health - as scientists in southern Europe develop a new technique to recover the antioxidants for...
Invensys and Ingredia take control
French powdered milk manufacturer Ingredia is about to implement a Connoisseur process control system from Invensys in an effort to improve production quality and efficiency.
Rumours hint at GNC sale
A report in today's New York Post suggests that vitamin retailer GNC is up for sale in a Goldman Sachs-run auction. Parent company Numico has not confirmed the news.
Solae makes stand over patents
Soy ingredients company Solae says it has filed a complaint against Archer Daniels Midland and Amerifit Nutrition for infringing some of its patent rights.
Fruit supplement counteracts fatty diet
Supplements derived from mixtures of fruits, vegetables and berries can prevent the immediate adverse impact of a fatty meal, according to Natural Alternatives International and Memphis-based NSA International, makers of the Juice Plus+ range.
Fish warning, again
A new study challenges the assumption that adults are much less sensitive to the toxic effects of methylmercury, which contaminates fish in some regions, than children.
FloraGLO rolls out to European cosmetic industry
Kemin's Personal Care unit is to market its FloraGLO brand lutein to cosmetics manufacturers in Italy and the United Kingdom through a new agreement with leading European distribution firms.
Bodybuilders beware of DNP
Finland's National Food Agency is testing capsules being sold on the Internet for bodybuilders and found to contain dangerous 2,4-dinitrophenyl (DNP).
Vitamin D offers hope for cancer treatments
Scientists in the US have developed a form of vitamin D that greatly enhances radiation treatment for breast cancer tumours, and does not result in the side effects seen with high doses of the natural vitamin form.