Nutrition 21 seeks court decision
Chromium picolinate supplier Nutrition 21 has filed for a partial summary judgment on its suit against InterHealth Nutraceuticals, which it alleges uses misleading advertising for its chromium products.
Archives for September 24, 2003
Nutratech defends ephedra alternative patent
Nutraceutical ingredient supplier Nutratech has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nutrabiotics Research Labs for making unfounded claims for a generic version of Nutratech's ephedra alternative Advantra Z Citrus aurantium.
Australia tackles ageing with health foods
Researchers in Australia will develop new foods and diets as part of a new preventative healthcare initiative, designed to add an extra 10 years of healthy life to members of Australia's ageing population.
Cerealia raises health profile
Sweden's Cerealia Foods has increased its health offering with the acquisition of five companies focused on vegetarian, organic and healthy food products.
Cancer causes evade nutritionists
Dietary patterns are not consistent predictors of cancer, reports a major European research project, but while foods cannot take the blame for development of the disease, diet could alter the effect of contributing factors.
Cosucra shifts focus to health
Belgian firm Cosucra Groupe Warcoing is exiting the sugar beet processing business to concentrate entirely on added value ingredients for health foods, it announced this week.
Sugar proposals sweet enough?
Although trade talks in Cancun collapsed this month the pressure remains on the European Union to shake up its heavily subsidised sugar regime. At a time when the sugar industry continues to struggle as fears grow over a worldwide surplus, EU farm...
Ginseng warning for pregnant women
Women should be cautious about using the herbal remedy ginseng in the early stages of pregnancy, say researchers who have found the botanical to cause abnormalities in rat embryos.More research is needed to identify the effects of the herb's different...
Pitching to natural colours market
Demand for natural ingredients must be met by ingredients companies looking to make significant gains in the health arena. German Wild group has taken up the challenge announcing this week the launch of a new plant-based colour for the beverage and...
Liquid creatine fails to go the distance
Many of the liquid, effervescent and chewable forms of creatine on the market may be ineffective and of poor quality, suggests recent tests of a sample of the performance-enhancing products by ConsumerLab.com.