Broccoli compound may inhibit lung cancer from tobacco smoke: Study
A compound found in broccoli may help protect against lung cancer in smokers, according to results of a study with mice.
Archives for December 8, 2008
Functional drinks show greatest global growth
UK-based Market researcher Zenith International reports regular carbonated drinks are no longer the world’s biggest beverage category as they were surpassed by bottled waters in volume terms in 2007.
Selenium may prevent female bladder cancer: Study
Increased levels of selenium may reduce a woman’s risk of bladder cancer by 34 per cent, according to a new study from the US.
The private label potential for functional foods
Private label will become a major avenue of opportunity for innovative functional products, which could make their mainstream debut via this “historically unlikely source”, according to a firm specializing in functional food development.
Coping with health claim hurt
One of the most fiercely debated and amended pieces of European Union food law history is playing out before our eyes, and its effects are beginning to be felt.
Roquette plans for an open, sustainable future
Marc Roquette shares his vision of a future where the glucose molecule, microalgae, and sustainability will figure large.
New report examines opportunities for condition-specific foods
Food and beverage manufacturers looking to succeed in the functional category should base their products on ingredients already well-recognized for their health benefits, according to a new report.