Future profits rest with functional foods
The most successful health foods of the future are likely to be functional, and particularly those targeted at children and seniors, predicts a new report.
Archives for October 21, 2004
New blood pressure lowering ingredient
Japanese firm Riken Vitamin has developed a seaweed jelly with an ingredient that helps to control high blood pressure, according to an Asia Pulse report.
Strong-flavoured onions show promise for fighting cancer
Strong-flavoured onions may not help your social life but they could have significant potential for fighting cancer, report US researchers.
Four-year-old Novis beats media old guard for publishing awards
Novis, now with almost half a million readers, yesterday earned broad industry recognition with two further publishing awards, following on from its best publication prize earlier this year.
Health to drive honey choice for food formulations?
Health-promoting compounds found in honey could make this ingredient a more attractive option for food makers currently using bulk sweeteners such as high-fructose corn syrup and looking to jump on board the growing health foods trend, say scientists...