Archives for February 5, 2004

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Low carb round up

The roll out of low carbohydrate food products continues in the US with a chain of travel 'pitstops' and two ice cream manufacturers announcing new lines this week.

New heart-health advice stresses role of diet

New guidelines to preventing heart disease in women, issued by the American Heart Association yesterday, recommend increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids and taking folic acid supplements.

Trade groups campaign for further changes to GMPs

Industry associations have jointly recommended a number of further changes to the FDA's proposed current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), which they say would make it a more 'reasonable' assessment of product quality.

GRAS for Danish ingredient

Danish ingredients company Danisco has received GRAS status for its betaine product used in heart-healthy supplements, opening up new market opportunities for the methyl donor and osmolyte.

Perrigo confirms ambitions for UK, strong 2Q

The new owner of Peter Black Pharmaceuticals, US-based Perrigo, reported a record second quarter this week and confirmed that it was ready to become a leading nutritional products supplier in the British market.