Archives for July 29, 2003

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Food and health seminar

A seminar organised by the Food Industry Training centre at the University of Reading will deal with the latest information on obesity, salt, vitamins and minerals, for food manufacturers trying to respond to consumer health interests.

Chocolate to hold back the years?

A German confectioner says it has developed the first chocolate capable of countering the ageing process and making people feel happy. While their evidence to support such a claim is inconclusive, the move demonstrates the growing trend for...

Study calls oat fiber claim into question

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised its rule expanding the sources of oat beta-glucan soluble fiber that can carry the health claim for lower risk of heart disease. But adding the fiber to processed foods seems to have no such...

Expanded education program at SupplySide West

Virgo Publishing has revealed details of the expanded Education Program to be offered at SupplySide West in October. Features are to include talks from various well-reputed researchers, top government officials and industry leaders.

Vitamin deficiency linked to elderly disability

Anaemia, a condition caused by vitamin and mineral deficiency, doubles the risk of serious physical decline in the elderly, according to a new study. The researchers do not yet know if vitamin supplements could prevent elderly disability but suggest...

Video marketing from Cognis

Cognis Nutrition and Health is launching a nationwide publicity campaign, in the form of a video news release, to directly promote its Tonalin CLA product to consumers.