Martek launches patent case against Nutrinova
The US company Martek Biosciences is taking legal action against Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients and its owner Celanese Ventures for patent infringement, it announced on Friday.
Archives for February 2, 2004
Europe, US get together on obesity strategy
Europe and the US will hammer out the contentious issue of obesity and the role food policy can play in getting to grips with this major health problem at a Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) meeting in Brussels today.
UK industry to take on Commission in European court
The UK's supplement industry has won the right to challenge the European Commission in the European court of justice over the recent food supplements directive, which it claims is unlawful.
Rice bran products gets clearance on heart disease
Clearing the final hurdle for a new patent, nutraceutical company NutraCea could soon be marketing its stabilised rice bran derivatives on the back of claims to beat cardiovascular disease.
Strong 2Q profits for ADM
US agribusiness beat off tougher market conditions to post a 68 per cent rise in revenues on the back of higher sales and improved performance across the board.
Moderate, not low-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 US researchers.
Sports supplements program offers safety guarantee
A new certification program, which allows supplement manufacturers to guarantee their products are safe for football players and contain no illegal substances, has been launched by the National Football League and NFLPA.
Probiotics, dead or alive, can relieve gut disease
Probiotics, the bacteria thought to help gut health disorders, allergies and even some forms of cancer, contain immune system-stimulating DNA, which makes them just as effective when inactivated as when consumed as live microorganisms in dairy...