Lignans could help prevent colorectal cancer, suggests study
Dutch scientists have reported that a high dietary intake of plant lignans could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by half, the first such report linking lignans to this type of cancer.
Archives for June 15, 2006
J.O Sims invests in berry technology for baked goods
Rising demand for berry fruits in bakery goods has led fruit ingredient firm J.O. Sims to invest in new research and development work to improve fruit functionality in these applications.
Sirco model smoothes Provexis' route to negotiations
The strategy of demonstrating the potential of new technology with an own-brand launch in order to garner interest from major industry players seems to be paying off for Provexis, which has progressed with global licensing discussions for Fruitflow...
Netherlands retailer to launch Reducol products
Netherlands supermarket chain Albert Heijn is introducing a range of private label products containing Forbes MediTech's Reducol plant sterols, and is hoping to emulate the success of similar products from other European retailers such as Tesco.
Mechanism of grape juice's cholesterol benefits proposed
Scientists from Spain have reported that they have identified how grape juice polyphenols help reduce bad cholesterol levels, science that could extend understanding of a product that is enjoying increasing consumer awareness.