Elderly need an extra pinch of salt
As the UK launches a drive to reduce salt in the consumer diet, a recent study in Germany finds an extra dose of salt a day could benefit the elderly.
Archives for September 21, 2004
Bravo! extends fortified milk range with Masterfoods
Bravo! Foods International, a manufacturer of vitamin-fortified flavored milks, has signed a licensing agreement with the confectionery and snack food division of Mars, Masterfoods USA, to produce, market and sell three of its fortified milk under...
Mediterranean diet scores twice
The latest edition of the Journal of American Medical Association sings the health-giving praises of a Mediterranean-style diet in two separate studies, which show that following this regime improves healthy longevity and prevents metabolic syndrome,...
General Mills suffers from industry-wide profit decline
General Mills is the latest food manufacturer to report a decline in net profit this year, and again the blame goes on raw material price hikes and fierce competition in the retail sector writes Anthony Fletcher.
Agricore invests in functional food research
Canadian firm Agricore United will invest $1 million dollars over a five year period in the University of Manitoba's new Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals.
Women with certain genes may benefit more from fish oils
Several studies have linked a reduced risk of breast cancer to fish oils, but new research suggests that the oils may especially benefit women with particular genetic makeups.
Nutrinnovator gears up for 'heart-healthy' drink
UK developer and marketer of high-nutrition food and drink products, Nutrinnovator today reported on trading for the last six months and confirmed its future focus on functional food and beverages.
British dieter wants easy messages and food
Clarity and convenience are what the dieting British public wants from food companies if a new survey by Mintel is anything to go by, which highlighted "confusion" as the greatest barrier to market growth for low-carb products.