Compound from rare plant shows promise against breast cancer
A compound derived from a rare South American plant stops the growth of human breast cancer cells in laboratory cultures, report US scientists in a journal this month.
Archives for February 1, 2005
Weighing up the benefits of alcohol
Wine drinkers gain more heart health benefits than those who drink beer or other spirits, and may also live longer, finds a new analysis of research into this area.
Sabinsa obtains proof of product purity
Sabinsa Corporation has been making sure its manufacturing processes are up to scratch in anticipation of new FDA requirements by submitting its products for testing by public health and safety company NSF International.
Wessanen continues to prune Tree of Life
As Royal Wessanen intensifies the restructuring program at its Tree of Life North America (TOL NA) subsidiary, earlier attempts to turn around the beleaguered company's fortunes may be coming to fruition: it has recently signed distribution agreements...
Parmalat sells US bakery
Stricken Italian firm Parmalat, still being investigated for fraud, has sold its loss-making North American Bakery Group to private equity firm Catterton Partners, reports Chris Mercer.
Degussa expands options for alpha-lipoic acid fortification
Degussa has developed a novel alpha-lipoic acid formulation that will open up its use in new food products, reports Dominique Patton.
Red wine, the heart cure?
Trawling through the mounting investigations into the impact of wine-drinking on heart health, Danish researchers confirm ongoing findings that drinkers of wine benefit from its cardio-protective effects, more so than those who drink beer or other...
Healthy products fastest growing of all food categories
Food and drinks that support healthy diets and weight loss are among the world's fastest growing, according to a new study from ACNielsen.