New products showcased at European show
A raft of new nutraceutical and functional food products will be launched at the Natural Products Expo Europe show in Amsterdam on 12 -13 June.
Archives for April 21, 2002
Indian army turns to herbal remedies
The Indian army has turned to traditional herbal remedies to help combat the harsh conditions on the Siachen glacier, the world's highest and coldest battlefield.
Corn Products reports loss in 1Q results
Corn Products International, one of the world's largest corn refiners and a major supplier of food ingredients, reported a five per cent decline in first quarter earnings, with net sales for the period down from $454 million to $432 million (€486m).
Hemp Industries Association confident of court approval
The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) in the US said it was confident that the Court of Appeals would uphold its claim that the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA's) attempt to ban nutritious hemp foods was illegal and should be overturned.
Cola holds its own with OJ
A new study from the University of Washington shows that cola is just as effective at fighting hunger as orange juice and milk.
Cooking tomatoes boosts health benefits
Tomatoes have long been known to be a good source of lycopene, the phytochemical which makes them red but which also has significant antioxidant properties. Now new research has shown that this antioxidant power can be boosted even more through the...
Wild Blueberry Association launches "colourful" marketing campaign
The Wild Blueberry Association of North America (WBANA) is launching a consumer marketing campaign to educate the consumer about the potential health benefits of "blue" fruits, such as wild blueberries. The campaign highlights recent research showing...
ANZFA warns against Portagen use
The Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) has warned users of the infant formula Portagen to stop using the product following the revelation last week that the product was linked to the death of a premature infant.