EuroPharma partners with BBB to promote trust
EuroPharma, Inc., has joined the Council of Better Business Bureaus National Partner Program to promote trust between businesses and consumers.
Archives for February 25, 2013
Kamut International: ‘We believe our ancient wheat can become a culture and not a fad’
With some of the nation’s biggest organic brands already among its customers, Kamut International is anticipating even more growth as it expands the science behind its ancient grain to target heart health, diabetes and sport nutrition.
Peanut indictments show there's a new sheriff in town, lawyer says
Former officials of a peanut company have been indicted in criminal court on charges of food violations, mail fraud and conspiracy. The indictments are not a surprise, said a prominent lawyer, but should serve to put the food and dietary supplement...
Green tea backed for breast cancer benefits
Consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by modifying the metabolism of oestrogen, according to new research.
The International Year of Quinoa Launched
Ancient quinoa has future value in food security, says UN
The United Nations has hailed the ancient grain quinoa as a valuable and extraordinary crop that can help in the push forward on food and nutrition security.
Infant formula companies are breaching international marketing rules: Report
Save the Children in the UK has called on infant formula manufacturers like Danone and Nestlé to do more to promote breast feeding – including larger on-pack warnings – after a report it commissioned found the companies were breaking international infant...
GOED: Pharma is important for omega-3 but growing slowly
Pharmaceutical omega-3 products are important but will grow more slowly than some expect because of the long timeframe for drug approval, says the chief of the Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).
News in brief
Horphag named American Botanical Council's Tyler Award recipient
The American Botanical Council has announced Pycnogenol producer Horphag Research as the recipient of its annual Varro E. Tyler Commercial Investment in Phytomedicinal Research Award.
Thorne gets access to huge herbal database via joint venture
Thorne Research has announced a partnership with Herbal Science Group that gives Thorne access to HSG’s extensive herbal science database, the companies announced recently.