More calcium may lead to fewer strokes: study
An increased intake of calcium, particularly from dairy, may reduce the risk of stroke by 30 per cent, according to a new study from Japan.
Archives for July 31, 2008
Omega-3 in crisis as functional foods flounder
Muller UK has sent a shot across the bows of an apparently booming sector of the fatty acids industry by removing the omega-3 component from its Vitality yoghurt range.
Soft drink formulation: hard work ahead
As soft drink makers face growing criticisms over the potential detrimental health impacts of some of their ingredients, BeverageDaily.com takes a look at how the industry is adapting to ever-changing market concerns in the first of a two part article.
Med diet in decline on home turf, FAO warns
Populations around the Mediterranean are abandoning their traditional healthy diets, the FAO has warned, as incomes increase and consumers opt for more meat, saturated fats and time-saving processed foods.
Australian CAM industry requires tighter rules
Australia’s complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) sector needs to be more tightly policed in line with pharmaceutical rules, according to critics.
Natra seeks further growth on back of sales success
Spanish food firm Natra has reported yet more impressive sales and revenue growth as its integration of newly acquired All Crump continues with success.
Choline awareness boosts Balchem nutrition sales
Balchem Corporation achieved record net sales in Q2 2008 in spite of the difficult environment affecting all businesses at present, and choline sales were a strong feature of its nutrition segment.