Commission green lights two sweeteners
The artificial sweeteners sucralose and aspartame-acesulfame have been approved for sale in the European Union by the European Commission.
Archives for July 17, 2002
New lutein product to fight AMD
A new lutein product, called Xantiol, has been created by the French company Nutralica and designed to help treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Nestlé revamps energy bar, drink
The US and Singaporean units of Swiss food giant Nestle are investing heavily in promoting energy bars and health drinks.
Liver damage linked to herbal tea
Scientists from Greece have reported a possible link between liver damage similar to that caused by hepatitis and the consumption of herbal tea meant to help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Better education needed on lactose intolerance
A new poll sponsored by the US company McNeil Nutritionals has discovered that while many Americans know what lactose intolerance is, most of them are still unaware that avoiding dairy products is not the only way to treat the problem.
DHA bread to hit the shelves
Clover Corp DHA oil to be added to bread produced by Australia's George Weston Foods, a partnership which could be extended to markets around the world.
Double-digit sales growth for Nu Skin
Nu Skin Enterprises, the US company which markets personal care products, nutritional supplements and technology and telecommunications products, has reported a strong double-digit growth in sales for the second quarter of its fiscal year ending 30 June.