News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Energy drinks are adding a touch of zest to the European soft drinks market, with Mintel's Global New Products Database revealing an array of weird and wonderful names, ingredients and marketing ploys designed to entice consumers in need of a quick boost.
The UK's medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency (MHRA) says it is reviewing recent evidence on ginseng and is advising women to avoid taking the herbal during pregnancy or lactation.
Women need to take urgent action to reduce their risk of heart disease, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday, as it revealed study results to show that heart disease is a bigger killer of women than cancer.
Metagenics has been awarded a new patent for the specific combination of nutrients found in its Inflavonoid Intensive Care product, a natural nutritional supplement claimed to relieve minor pain and promote healthy joints and muscle tissue.
US soybean processor ADM is launching its organic whole soybean powder NutriSoy on the European market at next month's Food Ingredients Europe. The product has been nominated for the 'most innovative ingredient' award.
In the space of seven days US agri-giant Bunge has not only plunged deeper into Far Eastern oils but also shed the private label retail bottled oil business of its edible oil division.
Environmentalists took to the streets in Brazil last week in protest after the country's vice president said he would lift a ban on genetically modified soy crops.
Supplement maker Weider Nutrition improved returns in the first quarter making a profit of $2.2 million compared to heavy losses in the first quarter of 2003.
Leading pharmaceutical group Pliva has introduced joint health ingredient SAMe to its fine chemicals portfolio for sale in global markets.