Vitamin K may reduce cancer risk: EPIC study
Consuming foods rich in vitamin K2 may reduce the risk of cancer, says a new study supporting the potential anti-cancer benefits of this emerging nutrient.
Archives for March 29, 2010
Making the food industry fair for SMEs
No race should have rules that favour the strongest competitors. But unless the capabilities and interests of SMEs are taken into consideration before the starting gun is fired for new food regulations, they will struggle to keep up and may have to drop...
Sports drinks suffer sales volume slump in US
Sports drinks appear to have suffered a severe reversal of fortune in the US with volumes going through the floor in 2009.
Flavanols in cocoa again linked to CVD benefits
Small amounts of chocolate can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a study by German researchers published in the European Heart Journal.
Coconut water tipped to redefine sports drink market
A new market report predicts that coconut water is set to redefine the sports drinks market after Coca-Cola and PepsiCo both put their weight behind the new niche last year.
Baby Boomers prefer healthy ingredients & supplements
American Baby Boomers, aged 45 to 64, are much more likely to choose healthy ingredients and supplements than younger or older consumers, according to new research by market research group Decision Analyst.
Special edition: Vitamin D
Science: Enlightening consumers to the benefits of vitamin D
Barely a week goes by without a new study supporting the benefits of vitamin D and calling for increased intakes. In the final part of our series on the sunshine vitamin we look at the science behind the headlines.
Lallemand Health Ingredients merges with Lal’Food
Lallemand Health Ingredients (LHI) and Lal’Food have merged in a move to benefit from synergies between the companies.