CRN urges need for scientific safety levels
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has used the launch of the second edition of Vitamin and Mineral Safety, to stress the need for global guidelines for dietary supplements.
Archives for August 1, 2004
Difficulties in China's soybean market reduce ADM profits
US agribusiness Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), one of the world's largest processors of soybeans, saw double-digit sales growth for the year but overall profits were hit by an unpredictable agribusiness market.
Noviant launches GM-free disintegrant for tablets
Dutch specialty chemicals group Noviant has developed a certified GM-free disintegrant for use in tablets, allowing supplement makers to continue supplying a full range of products without having to add labels required under new European laws.
Sweetener settlement knocks ADM profits
US ingredients giant ADM saw double-digit sales growth for the year but overall profits were dragged down by a recent payout of millions of dollars to leading food and beverage manufacturers to settle a lawsuit linked to the popular sweetener high...
French supplement market: 12 month growth surge
France may have a reputation as a nation able to retain its shape despite consuming copious amounts of foie gras and cheese, but a recent report suggests even the French are turning to diet products and supplements in an attempt to stay slim.
Isolated soy protein may help diabetes sufferers
Adding isolated soy protein to men's diets could help reduce problems experienced in the advanced stages of type two diabetes, according to a small study by researchers at the University of Illinois.