Organic milk is not healthier, says UK food watchdog
Organic milk producers took a blow Tuesday after UK food authorities said their milk was not healthier than conventional varieties just because it contained more omega-3.
Archives for September 19, 2006
Frutarom gains licence to D-Herb glucose control plant
Frutarom has effected the next step in expanding its strategy to expand its offering of natural ingredients for health, signing an agreement with D-Herb that gives it exclusive global license to a plant extract to reduce and stabilise glucose levels...
BASF makes vitamin A to suit all market tastes
BASF is introducing a new formulation of compressible vitamin A suitable for the spectrum of specialist diets, giving its customers one ingredient to meet the specifications of every market in which their products are sold.
K2 cardiovascular patents to bolster PLT's position
PL Thomas is set to reap the benefits of three pending patents in the area of natural vitamin K2 and cardiovascular health which Natto Pharma, whose MenaQ7 PLT markets in the US, has obtained from VitaK.
Study suggests fatty fish reduces women's kidney cancer risk
A new epidemiological study has presented evidence that consumption of fatty fish can help prevent the most common form of kidney cancer in women, potentially providing yet another healthy point on which to leverage sales of omega-3 products.
FDA issues advice following carrot juice botulism scare
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer advisory statement following the discovery of three cases of botulism in the state of Georgia.
Consumers trust supplements less, but consume the same
An Ipsos-Public Affairs survey indicates consumer confidence in dietary supplements is declining, but - at 65 percent of all adults - the number of Americans taking dietary supplements remains high.
Curcumin could block colorectal cancer hormone
Curcumin has been found to block activity of a hormone implicated in the development of colorectal cancer - results which contribute to a growing body of evidence pointing to the spice's cancer-fighting potential.