Red wine compound backed to extend life and reduce food intake ... in bees
The red wine compound resveratrol could help to extend life and may even help to battle obesity by 'moderating' food consumption, according to new research ... in bees.
Archives for September 27, 2012
Employment instability and media pressure drives men’s grooming market
Added pressure from the media to look good and the burden that comes from employment stability at a difficult economic time are urging men to take care of their appearance and boosting the men’s grooming market.
'Sugar control' study could spawn food solutions to fight obesity and diabetes
Intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking down starchy foods could soon be ‘toggled’ to be on or off, leading to foods that might help battle obesity and diabetes by better controlling blood sugar levels, say researchers.
Italian supplements group sues EU over health claims
Italian food supplements trade group FederSalus has brought an action against the EU nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) in European Union courts.
Polyphenol-rich apple juice shows obesity benefits
A daily glass of cloudy apple juice may decrease body fat in obese people, compared to a control beverage, with greater effects noted in individuals with certain genetic profiles.
Europharma claims greater omega-3 freshness for Vectomega product
The highly competitive omega-3s market continues to differentiate, with the latest move being made by Europharma with claims of superior freshness for its Vectomega product.
Pepsi backs Dutch muscle function project
Food giant PepsiCo has joined a private-public research project in the Netherlands that is investigating how nutrition affects muscle function in athletes and the elderly.
Wacker chooses DKSH to distribute biotech products in Asia
Munich-based Wacker has chosen DKSH to distribute its biotech products used for personal care applications in Asia taking advantage of the Zurich-headquartered firm’s presence in the region.
Kiwi authorities crack down on unlawful infant formula exports
New Zealand authorities have begun action to stop unlawful exports of infant formula to China, after trade bodies blamed these for severely undermining the southern nation’s reputation for food safety.