Asda unveils healthier eating campaign
The UK's number two supermarket Asda will spend £17 million (€24.3m) on reducing the prices of its healthy food range in a major initiative to promote consumer health.
Archives for January 10, 2005
Oleic acid kills breast cancer cells in lab study
Oleic acid, the chief fatty acid in olive oil, has been shown to dramatically cut the levels of a gene involved in the development of breast cancer.
Coca-Cola defends C2 despite shake-up
Coca-Cola's chief marketing officer resigned last week, but the company would not reveal whether poor sales of the low-carb, low-cal drink C2 prompted this decision.
Nutrition should govern marketing to kids, says CSPI
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has issued a new set of new guidelines to the US food industry and media, proposing that basic nutritional thresholds should determine whether products are suitable for marketing to children.
HRT, stroke risk offers further support for natural remedies
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with an increased risk of stroke, finds a new review of trials that aims to clear up some of the confusion over HRT's side effects.
Ochakovo taps into growing health market
Moscow drinks giant Ochakovo has launched a new non-alcoholic product targeted at Russia's growing health market, writes Angela Drujinina.
Calcium supplements offer long-term benefits
Teenage girls that take calcium supplements for a short time may see a long-term benefit to bone health, suggest Israeli researchers.