Glanbia eyeing 2012 profits target despite marginal growth
Irish dairy giant Glanbia is “confident” of delivering its full year profits target, despite reporting marginal growth for the first nine months of 2012.
Archives for November 7, 2012
Pycnogenol shows benefits for asthmatics: Study
Daily supplements of the French Maritime Pine bark extract Pynogenol may improve symptoms of asthma, according to results of a clinical trial.
California voters say 'No' to GMO labeling initiative Proposition 37
GMO labeling initiative Proposition 37 has failed at the ballot box in California.
MonaVie donates 75,000 nutrition bars for hurricane victims
MonaVie has donated 75,000 of its RVL Nutrition Bars to huger relief organiztion Feeding America for distribution to people affected by Hurricane Sandy.
DISPATCHES FROM PACK EXPO 2012, CHICAGO
‘Revolutionary’ aseptic spout for drinks pouches suits ‘on the go’ consumers – IPN
Luis De La Mora from Innovative Packaging Network (IPN) tells Ben Bouckley why he believes his firm’s new ‘non spill’ aseptic spout for beverage pouches, Clean Valve, can help the format steal share from cans, cartons and PET bottles.
Vegetarian, 'free from' positioning drives sports products' growth
Vega, the British Colombia-based line of natural health and performance products, has used a vegetarian and “free from” positioning to fuel explosive growth in recent years.
Water fluoride not linked to cancer: Irish cancer group
Cancer rates are not higher in countries where water supplies are fortified with fluoride, says Ireland’s National Cancer Registry (NCR), after a group posited just such a link.
Do organic beat conventional vegetables for immune system support?
Organically grown carrots may stimulate the immune system, with ‘more’ organic carrots have more of an effect, says a new study that adds to the debate on the health benefits of organic produce.
‘Unique’ research institute will give Nestlé better idea of the big picture, says research chief
A unique focus on pulling together information on the complex issues of chronic conditions and ageing will help to provide Nestlé with a better idea of the ‘big picture’ behind how nutrition and health interact, says the head of the new unit.