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Nutritional supplement maker AIM has introduced a new whole food concentrate derived from young barley plants. BarleyLife is said to have more than three times the beta carotene of its predecessor Barleygreen, and twice the protein and amino acids.
Japanese company Yakult Honsha, maker of the probiotic drink, saw its shares plummet today following a report that it had paid off a suspected racketeer.
A new European project is to study biomarkers for antioxidants and look at ways in which the release of dietary antioxidants can be successfully measured.
British retailer the Co-op is calling for the UK government to crack down on products which make misleading health claims. The company is to launch a new consumer-friendly food label following research on consumer needs.
Energy drink maker Hansen Natural reported record gross and net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002. The company attributed strong sales to its core beverage lines and new product introductions.
Signs that the functional food market is gaining ground were revealed this week when the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced it is considering a 'novel food' application by a food manufacturer to market 'milk and yoghurt type' products with an...