GM golden rice: Tables turn on Greenpeace
A dissident Greenpeace founding member claims the environmentalist group has become “a force for evil” in its campaigns against GM golden rice.
Archives for February 7, 2014
Asia-Pacific sales growth drives USANA's strong results
USANA Health Sciences, a network marketing company based on sports nutrition, weight management and general health nutritional products, posted an impressive 10.6% gain in net sales for its fourth quarter of 2013. Net sales hit $186.3 million for the...
Amway notches $11.8 billion in sales in 2014
Amway, the world’s largest network marketing company, reported $11.8 billion in sales, a 4.4% growth over the $11.3 billion in sales the company notched in 2012.
Omega-3 rich diet linked to more developed brain networks: Monkey data
Monkeys that consume a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids have more developed neural networks than those who do not, according to new research.
Supplements certifier teams with retailer to boost sports nutrition safety
UK-based food supplement certification service Informed-Sport has linked up with online supplement retailer Trusted Pro Supplements to showcase those products that have passed through the stringent quality control process.
Hempseed oil may be 'packed' with health-promoting compounds, finds new analysis
Hempseed oil from legal low-THC versions of hemp may be full of potentially beneficial compounds including plant sterols and omega-3 fatty acids, according to new research.
Canada OKs enhanced health claims for Ixoreal's KSM 66 ashwagandha
KSM-66, an ashwagandha root-only extract from Ixoreal BioMed, has been approved in Canada for health claims that include stress reduction, sports nutrition benefits and support for healthy testosterone levels. The approval of the claims, which go beyond...
Study urges more exploration of fermented foods’ yet untold benefits
The microbiological activity of fermented foods could bridge the gap between two separate areas of research: one linking fermented food to mental health benefits and the other examining traditional dietary patterns, according to a review published in the...