Marketing for the weight loss sector
The challenges posed by marketing products for weight loss will be discussed in an upcoming conference run by Strategic Research Institute.
Archives for November 10, 2003
Soybean prices peak in October
The impact of higher commodity prices on ingredients manufacturers continues to impact margins. In October figures show that soybean prices peaked at their highest levels in six years.
Plant and marine omega-3 benefit diabetes patients
Research to be presented today suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, from either plant or marine sources, can have significant benefits in reducing risk of heart disease in type 2 diabetes patients
FSA to take action on kids' diet
The UK's Food Standards Agency has published a discussion paper on possible actions to promote healthier foods for children, as it tries to stem the rising numbers of obese.
Antioxidants may boost ageing brains
Eating an antioxidant-rich diet may help protect cognitive skills from deterioration during old age, according to new animal research presented at a meeting of neuroscientists in the US this weekend.
BASF ups production of B2
The world's number two vitamin maker BASF officially opened its new vitamin B2 plant in Korea today, increasing its production capacity for the food and feed grade vitamin and reinforcing its position in the consolidating vitamins market.
Infant formula recalled after link to baby deaths
A soy-based infant formula, linked to the deaths of three babies and hospitalisation of several others in Israel in recent months, was recalled from shelves this weekend, prompting widespread media coverage.
Maitake expands US presence
Japan's Yukiguni Maitake Company has received a US patent for the drying process of the maitake mushroom, which produces an extract said to scavenge the 'active oxygen' leading to cell degeneration
Breakthrough for research on plant hormone effects
A new database of biomarkers for human exposure to phytoestrogens will help researchers evaluate the role of foods such as soy in prevention of breast cancer and treatment of menopause symptoms.
Antioxidants may boost aging brains
Eating an antioxidant-rich diet may help protect cognitive skills from deterioration during old age, according to new animal research presented at a meeting of neuroscientists in the US this weekend.