Dairy funding guide unlocks R&D potential
A new guide telling dairy firms where they can get research and development funding to tap in to value-added and functional dairy trends has been launched by industry body Dairy UK.
Archives for August 17, 2005
Historical study links fish to stroke
The health benefits of eating plenty of fish have been seen in a wealth of scientific studies, but data from a historical cohort study has led to a surprising observation - that high fish intake in childhood may be linked to eventual death from stroke.
Garlic pungency may explain heart benefits
Fundamental research suggests the manner in which garlic inspires gastric pain could also be the way it brings heart benefits.
AHPA urges black cohosh, caffeine action
The American Herbal Products Association's trade recommendations on black cohosh adulteration and labeling of caffeine content are due to come into effect next month, aimed at advancing quality and safety in the herbals industry.
PacificHealth is in deep water
PacificHealth Labs is casting about for a life-line as losses worsen in Q2 2005 and payment terms are stretched to allow it to continue operating.
'Dual sense' research confirms powerful olfaction role in taste
Ramifications for food formulation as fundamental research on food smells finds olfaction is uniquely a "dual" sense, in that the brain perceives the same smell molecule differently if it arrives through the nose, rather than the mouth.