Comvita raises market profile
Complementary health products maker Comvita New Zealand said it plans to be one of the first companies to list on the NZX's new Alternative Exchange (AX) when it opens in August.
Archives for June 22, 2003
UK extends warning on Pan products
The UK's Food Standards Agency has updated information on products made by Australia's Pan Pharmaceuticals, which have been on sale in the UK and could be a health risk to consumers.
FTC takes action on Seasilver
The Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration take action against two companies for making unsubstantiated medical claims about the 'cure-all' dietary supplement Seasilver.
US-funded GM talks kick off
Agriculture ministers from around the world are gathering in Sacramento, California today for the start of a three-day conference on genetically engineered food and farming. With the breakdown of discussions last week between the US and Europe over...
Stamina supplements warning from FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers not to purchase or consume certain stamina enhancing dietary supplements containing Cialis, a prescription drug ingredient thought to pose possible health risks.
Rethinking vitamin A
Both high and low levels of vitamin A can increase hip fractures in older women, reported researchers at a scientific meeting in the US last week. The study shows that calls to reduce vitamin A supplementation may need to be reconsidered, said the...
Seeking research on phytoestrogen supplements
More information on the effects of phytoestrogens on bone, heart and breast health is needed before recommendations on supplementation can be safely made, argues a report in this month's issue of the Journal of Nutrition.
DSM buys cheese coatings from National Starch
Dutch company DSM continues its strategy to develop activities in the field of life sciences with the announcement this week that it has acquired Plasticoat, the cheese coating business with an annual turnover of €10 million, from UK speciality starch...
Beware of vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is much more frequent among African American children and adults than previously thought, according to researchers speaking at a recent meeting.
Ester-C drives growth at Zila
The nutraceuticals unit of pharma company Zila saw a 75 per cent increase in revenue in the third quarter, driven by sales of its core vitamin C product Ester-C, the company reported.
DSM aims for Olympic performance from new sports drink
A new drink developed by Dutch life sciences company DSM helps athletes achieve better performance levels than a normal, sugar-based sports drink, claims the company.
Optimising health at InterHealth
InterHealth Nutraceuticals' multiple berry extract, OptiBerry, possesses potent anti-angiogenic properties which may inhibit the growth of unwanted blood vessels involved in the formation of tumors and varicose veins, according to recent studies