Cherries may help prevent gout
Sweet cherries may protects against gout, write researchers in the Journal of Nutrition this month, reporting on a small study on women volunteers.
Archives for June 17, 2003
Isoflavones may reduce risk of breast cancer
Consuming high levels of isoflavones, in the form of foods such as miso soup, may reduce the risk of breast cancer, especially in postmenopausal women, suggests new Japanese research, which counters previous studies showing no such link.
Looking at lutein
Only 38 per cent of people in the UK have heard of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), reveals this year's omnibus survey carried out by lutein manufacturer Kemin Foods.
Hain Celestial buys up Walnut Acres owner
Natural foods company the Hain Celestial Group has acquired the owner of the Walnut Acres brand of organic fruit juices, soups and sauces. The acquisition is expected to add around $20 million in sales to Hain Celestial.
Stollwerck squeeze-out on hold
The world's top cocoa processor, Swiss-based Barry Callebaut, said on Tuesday that it had suspended efforts to take full control of chocolate maker Stollwerck after minority shareholders in the German firm filed a lawsuit against a proposed squeeze-out.
Horizon Organic boosts sales, expands infant nutritional products
Leading organic milk supplier Horizon Organic has unveiled a number of new products for infants over recent weeks, including organic milk formula and yogurts fortified with prebiotic fibers. Today it says it reached the $200 million milestone in sales.
New speciality fats range from Loders
Taste, texture, and stability in confectionery fillings can all be achieved with a new range of filling fats from Loders Croklaan, the Dutch-based company recently spun-off by Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever.
ADA meeting reveals promising chromium picolinate research
Chromium picolinate manufacturer Nutrition 21 reports on new studies including a combination of chromium picolinate and CLA found to increase muscle glycogen levels, contributing to physical strength and endurance.
Folic acid supplements may not reduce heart attacks in at-risk patients
Folic acid, found to lower plasma homocysteine levels, did not prevent heart attacks and strokes in heart disease patients receiving supplements of the vitamin, report researchers in the Netherlands.
Isoflavones in foods may reduce breast cancer risk
Consuming high levels of isoflavones, in the form of foods such as miso soup, may reduce the risk of breast cancer, especially in postmenopausal women, suggests new Japanese research, which counters previous studies showing no such link.