Spicing up could lower blood pressure
The commonly used spice cinnamon could lower blood pressure in hypertensive people, researchers report for the first time, results that have been heralded by industry.
Archives for May 4, 2006
European countries united on functional food innovation
The European Commission is funding to strengthen innovation in functional and health foods in the food industry, with opportunities to join still open.
Raisio reports sluggish start to 2006
Raisio has reported a set of Q1 results that once again relies heavy on its powerhouse Benecol brand, and which echoes the drop off in performance seen at the end of 2005.
Ester-C gets tolerability boost
A double-blind clinical trial of Zila's Ester-C has added more support to the tolerability of the supplement; more support to the company's tolerance claims.
ADM set to emphasise health credentials at Vitafoods
ADM plans to highlight its organic whole soybean powder NutriSoy and its soy isoflavones brand Novasoy at next week's Vitafoods exhibition in Geneva.
High folate intake plus IVF may increase twin births
Women undergoing IVF fertility treatment have a higher chance of twins if their folate intake is above the recommended dose, says new research.
Irish strawberries growers ride Superfoods wave
Irish strawberry production has topped 5,500 tonnes as consumers on the Emerald Isle put the emphasis on locally grown, tasty and nutritious produce.
Neptune hails breakthrough cholesterol control from krill oil
Canada-based Neptune Technologies has announced results from a clinical trial that reports a daily dose of its krill oil can lower bad cholesterol levels by 34 per cent and boost good cholesterol by 44 per cent.
Key to success: recognize trends, says expert
The key to building long term relationships with consumers is a better understanding of people and their different and changing needs, according to food trend forecaster Phil Lempert. Food firms must focus on aging consumers, ethnic diversity and time...