Astaxanthin supplier signs distribution deal for UK, Ireland
New ingredients supplier Valensa, a joint venture between US Nutra and Israel-based Algatechnologies, has appointed Chesham Chemicals as its exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland.
Archives for January 5, 2005
Scientific director leaves Cyanotech
Cyanotech, a leading producer of natural products from microalgae, is starting the year one man short after the departure of its scientific director at the end of December.
New evidence supports camomile tea's health benefits
The popular herbal tea camomile may help relieve a wide range of health ailments, including colds and menstrual cramps, UK researchers will report.
Low-carb led 2004 food launches
Whatever misgivings some companies may have about the longevity of the low-carb trend, 2004 was a record year for no- and low-carb product launches.
Supplement launched to moderate hunger
Canadian firm Vivitas this week launched a natural supplement for those who want to lose weight by simply eating less.
Zinc treatment cuts mouth cancer risk in rats
The mineral zinc may help prevent oesophageal and oral cancers in people at high risk, suggests research on rats.
Cholesterol-lowering foods to be refunded under Dutch health insurance
Dutch health insurer VGZ is to reimburse policyholders who buy Unilever's range of cholesterol-lowering margarine, yoghurt and milk products in a bid to reduce medical costs related to heart disease, it said yesterday.
Health, individualism driving consumer purchasing
Health remains one of the top 10 consumer 'mega-trends' dictating the success of new product launches this year, say market analysts Datamonitor, which claims that almost three-quarters of Europeans are now more concerned about their health and...