Buyers tidy up purchases of supplement makers
Michigan-based IdeaSphere announced this week that it had completed the purchase of supplement maker Twinlab and its Twin Laboratories business.
Archives for December 24, 2003
Life won't be easy for food makers in EU25
The movement of foodstuffs within the European boundaries will be changed forever once the next step towards an enlarged Europe takes place. Food and Life Sciences lawyer Raymond O’Rourke takes us through a detailed look at some of the legal issues...
National Starch promotes carbs
Ingredients manufacturer National Starch has launched a new website to promote the health benefits of carbohydrates, coming under considerable pressure from the growing support for low-carb diets.
Garlic compound beats antibiotic-resistant bug
A compound extracted from garlic is effective against even the most antibiotic-resistant strains of MRSA, the 'hospital superbug' that now kills thousands of patients in the UK each year, reports a British researcher.
Magnesium may fight onset of type 2 diabetes
A diet high in magnesium may help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes, especially in people who are overweight, suggests evidence reported in two new studies out next month. The findings add weight to theories that vitamins and minerals could...