Milk helps exercise recovery: researchers
Consuming milk can assist muscle recuperation after exercise according to a study published in the August edition of the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism.
Archives for August 25, 2008
Beneo-Orafti bumps inulin price 25 per cent
The world’s number one inulin supplier, Belgium-based Beneo-Orafti, has jacked the price of its inulin and oligofructose offerings for the second time in less than 12 months.
Packaged foods boost nutritional profile with nuts
Nuts are becoming evermore popular ingredients in packaged food products as manufacturers continue to satisfy consumer demands for nutritious goods.
Price actions on cost rises deliver steady H1 for Kerry ingredients unit
Food firm Kerry delivers like-for-like trading profit of €134 million at its ingredients and flavours unit for the first half of 2008, thanks in part to 'prudent price actions' that have brought good cost recovery to the group.
Wanted: North Carolina natural products sector
A North Carolina-based consortium has been awarded $100,000 to research botanicals and other natural products with $2.5m in the wings if a successful business plan can be developed.
High-caffeine Cocaine ok for Euro drinkers
The controversial energy drink called Cocaine, which while drug-free, contains 350 per cent more caffeine than rival brand Red Bull, this week hit UK shelves amidst criticism from politicians over the launch.
Rice bran contains high arsenic levels, study
A new study has found that rice bran contains high levels of arsenic, which threatens to seriously call into question its use in foods and supplements.