Understanding ‘The Middle Years’
A seminar to be held in the UK in July will investigate those consumers in the 40 to 60-year-old age bracket who are starting “to think seriously about preserving or improving their health.”
Archives for June 1, 2009
Omega-3 may improve blood pressure during weight loss
Consumption of fatty fish like salmon, or fish oil supplements, may reduce blood pressure during an energy-restricted diet, suggests a pan-European study.
New inulin test to beat counterfeiters
Chinese supplier Fenchem says it has developed a test method to ensure inulin is of the highest quality and not adulterated with steroids and other impurities.
Spirulina extract may reverse pain sensitivity
C-phycocyanin, a compound found in blue green algae like spirulina, may reduce inflammation and have pain killing effects, suggests a new study.
Danone invests $7m in probiotic research
Global probiotics leader, Danone, has given $7m to a Canadian research institute towards building the body of science backing the various benefits of probiotic microorganisms.
Ocean Spray shores up cranberry team in Japan
Ocean Spray has a new strategic partnership to identify new opportunities and stimulate growth for cranberries in the high potential Japanese market.
Economic depression a stimulus for fresh business
The economic recession is biting across the globe, and bleeding casualties litter all industries, but now is not the time to cower. Those willing to spend may provoke a stimulation of their business that could set them up for years, if not decades, to come.
FDA asks if supplement labeling notifications are a burden
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked the dietary supplement industry for feedback on the burden of notifying the agency of claims made on their product labels.