Enzymotec targets growing diabetics market
Israeli nutraceutical firm Enzymotec has developed a prototype nutrition bar containing its nutritional oil, designed to target the growing diabetics market.
Archives for May 25, 2004
White tea could be better than green in fighting disease
Numerous studies of the properties of green tea have shown that the beverage can fight against a variety of diseases, but new research presented this week suggests that its cousin, white tea, may have even more powerful bug-busting properties.
Maternal diet of oily fish may prevent asthma in offspring
Pregnant women with asthma who eat oily fish, such as salmon or trout, may help protect their children against developing asthma, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference in Orlando yesterday.
Herbals, plant extracts getting cleaner
Plant extract suppliers are developing new technologies to sterilise herbs to help customers avoid increasing scrutiny of solvent use and meet higher demands for product quality.
New patent for NutraCea, more heart health claims
NutraCea has received a patent for the use of its rice bran derivatives to reduce cholesterol and atherosclerosis progression.
Naturade sales down in first quarter
Sales of weight loss products made by California firm Naturade during the first quarter were hit by a labor strike at stores in the mass market channel, reported the company this week. Margins also declined as it increased its range of private label...
Fonterra making progress on new milk ingredients
Dairy ingredients giant Fonterra says a new joint venture, set up to search for novel health ingredients in milk, has already identified a number of bioactives, currently waiting for patents.
New research reveals mechanism for resveratrol's anti-cancer activity
Scientists in the US have isolated the compound primarily responsible for the associated health benefits of red wine and have discovered its function in the prevention of cancer.