Cultures lift Chr Hansen
Strong growth in cultures and human health products partly driven by developments in the dairy industry, as well as rises for colours and flavours, helped first quarter ingredients sales at Danish firm Chr Hansen.
Archives for January 29, 2004
Leiner on the block?
Leiner Health Products, the leading supplier of private-label vitamins and dietary supplements in the US, could be up for sale, according to a report in the New York Post.
Major nutrigenomics project gets underway
European researchers have been awarded €17.3 million to drive forward the field of nutritgenomics, a little-known subject that could shape the future of nutrition.
Grapefruit may be easy weight loss remedy
Eating grapefruit, long recommended by diet programmes for weight loss, may indeed impact the body's insulin levels, speeding up metabolism and leading to weight loss, say researchers from the US-based Scripps Clinic.
Supplements or tomato juice?
Taking supplements of lycopene is just as efficient as increasing certain food sources in boosting levels of the antioxidant, say researchers, comparing lycopene blood concentrations after dosing with both natural and synthetic sources.
Moderate fat may be better for weight loss
A moderate-fat weight loss diet reduced dieters' cardiovascular risk better than a low-fat diet, usually recommended for heart health, report Penn State researchers.
ODS unveils five-year masterplan
Greater integration of research and further emphasis on continuing evaluation of programs will inform the revised strategy of the US office of dietary supplement, which this week released its plans for the next five years.