Callebaut-Natra chocolate plan turns sour
Barry Callebaut has confirmed it has ended negotiations with Spanish chocolate producer Natra over the integration of its European consumer chocolate business, citing differences over valuation.
Archives for September 9, 2009
Special Edition: Resveratrol
Science: Is resveratrol really behind the French Paradox?
In the third part of a special series on resveratrol, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the ingredient. Is the French Paradox exclusively due to resveratrol?
Omega-3 demand not depleting fish stocks, says industry
An association representing marine sourced Omega-3 suppliers and food manufacturers has refuted claims that higher demand for the fatty acids is eating into fish stocks.
UK professor says supplements are a waste of time
The likes of vitamin A and vitamin C are a waste of money for most people and can even be detrimental to health, a UK-based nutrition professor has told the British Science Festival.
More fines for bogus immunity claims
The Federal Trade Commission has charged another national retailer with making misleading and unsubstantiated claims about a dietary supplement.
Astaxanthin shows anti-diabetic potential: Study
The pigment that gives salmon its pink color acts as an antioxidant and may protect against the development of diabetic kidney disease, says a new study.
Michelle Obama takes ‘moderate’ approach to diet
American women are looking to Michelle Obama for tips on diet and fitness, as the first lady grabs the spotlight as an icon of health.
Onion compound may protect colon from cancer: Study
Increased intakes of the compound quercetin, found in onions and apples, may reduce the risk of developing cancer of the colon by 50 per cent, says a new study.