Garlic 'smart bomb' destroys tumors in mice
Scientists in Israel have developed a new delivery method that allows the garlic compound allicin to selectively kill cancer cells, leaving healthy ones intact.
Archives for January 8, 2004
Nutrition 21 files for chromium health claims
Supplement manufacturer Nutrition 21 has filed a health claim petition with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use of eight dietary supplement health claims associating chromium picolinate supplementation with reduced risk of insulin...
Danone rapped for misleading health claims
Leading French dairy firm Danone has been ordered to drop misleading health claims from advertisements in the UK for one of its yoghurt brands.
Z-Trim to get consumer taste test
FiberGel Technologies is launching its novel fat replacer to the consumer market at a forthcoming exhibition. The company says it will start selling its product over the Internet and by phone.
Cargill launches production of new low-calorie sweetener
Cargill has opened North America's first manufacturing plant for the bulk sweetener erythritol, in response to increased worldwide demand for low calorie foods.
Probiotics market face EU challenge
Uncertainty about recent EU proposals for health claims legislation presents a major challenge to players in the probiotics market, suggests a new market analysis.
Childs play for food makers
Healthy foods targeted at children represent a major opportunity for the food and drink industry, according to a new report that demonstrates growing parental concern about the family diet.
Comvita completes Api-Med deal
New Zealand-based Comvita has bought the remaining shares in a British medical honey company, giving it room for expansion into the medical sector.