Martek completes OmegaTech acquisition
Martek Biosciences has completed its acquisition of OmegaTech, the producer of DHA fatty acids from algae, following a share-only deal which saw OmegaTech become a fully-owned subsidiary of Martek.
Archives for April 25, 2002
Oat consumption reduces need for blood pressure medication
Eating wholegrain oat cereal every day can help cut blood pressure or reduce the need for blood pressure medication, according to researchers from the US.
High-protein diets pose threat to kidneys
High-protein diets used as a means of losing weight could be damaging to the kidneys, according to a warning from the American Kidney Fund (AKF).
Soy, flaxseed can help fight diabetes and obesity
The phytoestrogens in both soy and flaxseed could help fight obesity and diabetes, according to two separate studies presented last week at the meeting of the American Physiological Society.
Protein supplement helps fight CFIDS
Thymic protein A can be effective at fighting the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS), according to a recent study. CFIDS is characterised by unexplained, persistent fatigue that interferes with the ability to carry out...
Horizon Organic strengthens UK market presence
Consumers in the south east of England are now able to buy organic milk from US group Horizon Organic Holding in stores owned by the Sainsbury's and Tesco groups. The rollout is part of Horizon's strategic partnership with UK dairy group Dairy Crest.
Perrigo improves in third quarter
The largest US manufacturer of over-the-counter pharmaceutical and nutritional products, Perrigo, has reported a 4 per cent increase in net sales for the third quarter of 2002 to $198.5 million (€221.2m).