Novel dairy products boom as Asians seek to prevent disease
Sales of colostrum and a high-antibody milk have risen significantly in key Asian markets following the outbreak of SARS earlier this year, reports New Zealand dairy leader Fonterra.
Archives for September 29, 2003
Tea may fight smoking damage
People who drink five cups of tea daily are not only likely to improve their cholesterol levels but may also protect against damage from smoking, suggests new research out tomorrow.
Losses grow at Nutrition 21
Chromium supplement supplier Nutrition 2 made bigger losses this year, as it took a hefty charge to cancel a retail launch of its Lite Bites nutrition bar range after it failed to impress on a test market.
Tea flavonoids gain recognition as powerful weapon against disease
People who drink five cups of tea daily are not only likely to improve their cholesterol levels but may also protect against damage from smoking, suggests new research out tomorrow.
Bakers stage campaign to boost bread's image
Britain's Federation of Bakers will next month be hoping to improve the image of bread, still one of the nation's favourite staple foods but suffering from the growing popularity of the US-imported low-carb diet.
UK herbalists face revision of laws
Members of the UK's herbal industry have proposed an overhaul of current legislation to ensure stricter standards and safety for those products not regulated by the new European Traditional Medicinal Herbals directive.
CSM, Avebe agree on Glucona acquisition
As expected, Dutch ingredients group CSM is to acquire the Glucona unit of compatriot starch producer Avebe for €35 million in cash.
Spelt drinks for Scandinavians
A Norwegian firm has launched a new non-dairy beverage range made from organic spelt, marketed as a health food for lactose intolerant consumers.
Consumer groups wage war on health claims
Consumer groups Public Citizen and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) are suing the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over its introduction in July of health claims qualified by disclaimers.
Heart-healthy milk to launch in Canada
Canadian dairy firm Natrel is to launch an omega-3 enriched milk, designed to contribute to a healthy diet and help in the prevention of certain illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease.
QOL launches new AHCC immunity supplement
Quality of Life Labs, the sole US distributor of the Kinoko brand AHCC ingredient, is adding ImmunoComplex, a supplement containing the mushroom ingredient to help maintain healthy immune function.