BASF Q4 provides up-tick to an otherwise weak 2009
BASF said that an improved fourth quarter performance led to a profit, rounding off an otherwise disappointing year for the chemicals giant.
Archives for February 26, 2010
Nestle: Chocolate may benefit gut health and metabolism
A daily treat of dark chocolate for only two weeks may change metabolism in healthy, free-living people, says a new study from Nestlé scientists.
McCain supplement reform statements are 'false'
Leading dietary supplements trade group the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has sent a letter to Republican Senator John McCain addressing serious concerns it has about floor statements the Senator made on Monday which slammed dietary supplements...
Batch two fall-out: Goodbye article 13.1, hello article 13.5
Article 13.1 health claims are being rejigged and resubmitted under the proprietary and emerging science, article 13.5, after EFSA rejected all but a few submissions in its second batch of 416 claim opinions yesterday.
Sara Lee accused of ‘misleading’ marketing
Sara Lee has issued a clarification statement regarding its EarthGrain-brand bread after organic farming campaigners at Cornucopia accused it of “misleading and unethical” claims.
Cranberry waste may lead to alternative ingredients
Cranberry pomace, a by-product of the juicing process, may be extruded to produce a range of polyphenol-rich ingredients for use in supplements or functional foods, says a new study.