Archives for January 6, 2005

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CDC launches folic acid program

With more than half of US women of childbearing age still not taking a folic acid supplement despite the evidence suggesting its importance in avoiding birth defects, the CDC Foundation has launched a new education campaign, reports Philippa Nuttall.

Massive seafood project 'on track'

SEAFOODplus, the largest research project ever sponsored by the EU in the seafood sector, is now underway and will aim to satisfy consumer demand for healthy, safe seafood.

'Phood' forges a strong future in the US

The functional foods and drinks market in the US is likely to continue its healthy growth curve through 2009 and could be worth $20 billion by 2007, according to a new report by Packaged Facts, writes Jess Halliday.

Konjac, the next gut health ingredient?

A French supplier of konjac gum, most commonly known for its use as a texturant in food products, is hoping to move into the health ingredients sector, after preliminary research found that konjac derivatives may have benefits for gut health, reports...