Hawaii to lead on tropical fruit research
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened a research center in Hawaii aimed at finding new ways to grow tropical crops sustainably.
Archives for May 29, 2007
Provexis plans Sirco exit strategy
Nutraceutical developer Provexis says it is in advanced discussions over exiting its demonstration juice brand Sirco to focus on the future, as it reports strong sales and a reduction in its operating loss in the full year ended March 31 2007.
Cows can make skimmed milk, say scientists
Cows could be bred to produce only skimmed milk within the next five years, researchers have said, offering a new way of meeting consumer demand for lower fat dairy.
Most herb consumers don't follow indications, reports Mayo Clinic
A survey compiled by the University of Iowa and reported on by mainstream media has called into question the efficacy and safety of consumer use of herbal supplements in the United States.
Fortitech gets Pakistan iron fortification contract
New York State-based Fortitech announced its Asia Pacific operations have secured a manufacture and supply contract for iron premix with the Pakistan Ministry of Health's National Wheat Flour Fortification Program.
Cactus pear pads linked to lower diabetes risk
Prickly pear cactus pads, consumed regularly in Mexico, could reduce blood sugar rises after a meal by up to 50 per cent, suggests a new study that may have implications for diabetes management.
EFSA supports calcium ascorbate safety, efficacy
The use of calcium ascorbate with threonate in food supplements is comparable in bioavailability to ascorbic acid as a vitamin C source, and does not pose health threats in the doses used, says a new opinion from EFSA.