Elderly could benefit from B supplements
Elderly people should consider taking supplements of B vitamins as many are deficient in the nutrients, thought to protect against heart disease, argue German researchers in a new study.
Archives for October 8, 2003
Coffee compounds reveal action on glucose uptake
A small study carried out in the UK seems to support earlier findings showing that coffee reduces the risk of diabetes. Researchers found that both caffeine and another compound altered glucose absorption in the intestine.
Diana introduces apple extract
French ingredients company Diana Vegetal, a partner of North American group RFI Ingredients, has introduced a patent-pending apple extract under the Phytonutriance name.
Investors eye Bunge?
Two years after the company went public, $20 billion US oilseed giant Bunge declares a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share following swiftly on from strong second quarter earnings announced in July this year.
Boosting B levels in seniors
Elderly people should consider taking supplements of B vitamins as many are deficient in the nutrients, thought to protect against heart disease, argue German researchers in a new study.
Cargill muscles in on European flavours
Competition in the European flavours arena - already tough - slammed up a gear yesterday with the news that US agribusiness giant Cargill has swallowed up its first flavour business in Europe - UK company The Duckworth Group, marking the latest...
HP Ingredients signs distribution deal for Tongkat Ali
Marketing firm SourceOne Global Partners is to distribute the HP Ingredients line of raw materials in North America, including its flagship product the herb LJ100 Tongkat Ali, said to enhance sexual performance.
Swiss food scientists cook up low acrylamide fries
Maximum quality and minimum acrylamide content were on the agenda for a recent link-up between Swiss food scientists. The results of their quest? The optimum conditions are now defined.
Lyc-o-mato put to test in Caribbean prostate cancer trial
In an effort to reduce the high numbers of men suffering from prostate cancer in Trinadad and Tobago, researchers are to test the effects of LycoRed's tomato lycopene complex supplements on the progression of lesions at risk of becoming cancerous.
Tackling obesity the FDA way
The Food and Drug Administration has highlighted possible changes in food labeling along with research priorities for discussion at an upcoming review on its role in tackling obesity.
Natrol toughens up probiotic delivery
Nutritional products company Natrol has introduced a new triple-shell beadlet technology, BioBeads, designed to improve delivery of active probiotics in supplements to the intestinal tract.
Naturally fit with Mexican recipe
A Mexican firm is introducing its fibre-enriched drink, said to help reduce cholesterol, on the European market, starting with a launch in Spanish retailer El Corte Ingles this week. Further test markets could include Italy, the UK and France.
Fortification begins in South Africa
South African millers must fortify flour and maize meal with a blend of vitamins and minerals, including folic acid, following new legislation introduced this week to improve malnutrition in the country.