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Laboratory results showing that oleic acid dramatically cuts the expression of a gene involved in the development of breast cancer have been acclaimed as a major breakthrough in understanding the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Canadian Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has signed a deal with Pharmanex that will dramatically widen the distribution of marine biomass extract Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) over the coming year.
Israeli flavour firm Frutarom, with clear ambitions to become one of the top ten flavour players, is seeking a listing on the London Stock Exchange to raise funds for imminent acquisitions.
French milk proteins supplier Armor Proteines has developed a calcium caseinate for dietetic foods that is free of additives, allowing manufacturers to avoid labelling issues.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the business practices of ConsumerLab.com, alleging that it "intimidates manufacturers to pay for its services".
A University of Toronto study involving beagles indicates that cognitive stimulation may boost the effects of an antioxidant-rich diet in combatting the loss of learning ability with advanced aging.
Mothers that consumed high levels of dietary vitamin C during late pregnancy were more than twice as likely to report wheezing in their children two years on, shows a new study.