Actimel boosts white cell production in stressed students
The probiotic drink Actimel appeared to boost the immune system in students consuming the drink during examination periods, report Spanish researchers.
Archives for August 11, 2004
Denmark bans fortified cereals under new fortification policy
Vitamin-enriched products made by Kellogg, the world's biggest cereal maker, have been blocked from entering the Danish market by a new policy for assessing the safety of fortified foods.
Strong growth for store brand vitamin maker
Good growth for supermarket brand vitamin and drug maker Perrigo reflects the growing role of the mass market both in its home market, the US, and the UK.
National Starch petitions for fiber 'lift' from 'Total carb content'
The complex issue of carbohydrate labelling fired up by the low-carb trend will move up a gear next month when the FDA is expected to release proposed rules on how information about carbohydrates should appear on the nutrition facts panel of food...
NPD opportunities with fizzy fruit tech
A new technology that makes fruit pieces 'fizzy' could provide food makers with new opportunities and encourage children to eat up their '5 a day', report food scientists in the US behind the innovative technology that could overspill into dairy...