Nutraceutix earns drug delivery patent
Nutraceutix has received been granted a patent by the United States Patent Office for its dual polymer Controlled Delivery Technology (CDT) platform.
Archives for February 8, 2002
Pharmaceuticals boost Novartis results
Swiss drug giant Novartis has reported sales of SFr32 billion (€21.7bn) for 2001, a 14 per cent increase on the previous year. The company said that sales of its principal pharmaceutical products were the main drivers of the growth.
Soup recall after allergen alert
ConAgra Grocery Products has recalled 36,000 cases of Healthy Choice Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup because the brand may contain whey, a known allergen which was not mentioned on the label.
Eating breakfast helps keep you slim
Eating breakfast every day can play a key part in weight loss, according to research published in the journal Obesity Research.
Nutrition 21 files patent for possible diabetes treatment
Nutrition 21 said it has identified an isomer of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which can significantly increase glucose metabolism in muscle cells without the addition of insulin.
Kosher mozzarella and organic beer
A new buffalo mozzarella brand which is both organic and kosher has been launched by a company in the Italian province of Caserta.