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Melbourne hospital trialling starch powder as a cure for bowel cancer
A new powder made from a modified cornstarch that can be sprinkled on foods is now being tested as a potential bowel cancer treatment in Australia.
Archives for June 5, 2014
Natural coating gives fruit a berry long shelf life
Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered a material found in blueberry leaves can be used to coat the berries themselves, delivering longer shelf life, boosted antioxidants, and pathogen protection.
Knowledge base of herbal products sector is waning, pioneer fears
As the herbal products industry develops the question arises of whether some of the knowledge that drove the initial spate of creativity in the pre- and post-DSHEA period is being lost as founders retire. At least one industry pioneer fears that is the case.
NutraClick CEO: We’re playing at a unique intersection of tech and natural products
With over 100 products available direct to consumer and in retail, NutraClick’s targeted digital marketing strategy is proving to be hugely successful, and long-form educational content is a key component in teaching consumers about the nuances between...
Baby death linked to contaminated feed
Health authorities are probing the death of a baby linked to the suspected contamination of a food drip.
Court's ruling on illegal pyramid scheme turns spotlight on Herbalife
A recent ruling by an appellate court judging a multi-level marketing organization to be an illegal pyramid scheme puts the spotlight on the legality of network marketing companies active in the dietary supplement and nutrition businesses.
How can firms make claim research successes their own, not their competitors’?
Companies have to be clever about proprietary research, and plant extracts may hold unique opportunities in this respect, according to a food and nutrition industry consultant.