Archives for October 17, 2002

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Europe takes on obesity issue

Future weight loss diets could become 'custom-made' for each individual, according to scientists working on a three-year international research project funded by the European Union. The project, known as Nugenob, explores the relationship between...

FDA seizes so-called autism supplements

The US Food and Drug Administration said yesterday it had ordered the seizure of hundreds of bottles of a dietary supplement that the agency said falsely claimed to treat autism.

Health Canada passes Martek infant formula oils

The infant formula oils made by US-based Martek Biosciences, could soon be used by formula manufacturers in Canada, after being reviewed and passed by Canada's government health agency.

Lonza sues for patent infringements

Lonza Ltd and Lonza Inc, both subsidiaries of Swiss chemicals company Lonza Group, have filed a series of patent infringement lawsuits against supplement companies Carnitech, Barrington, Stauber and Axel Chemical in the US.

Healthy spread relaunches in UK

Pure, a non-dairy spread which has taken the UK yellow fats market by storm over the last three years, is to be relaunched with a new pack design to give it greater on-shelf stand-out.

Novartis sees strong growth in core business

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis, which recently began divesting its health and functional foods unit, reported nine-month sales for the year were up 11 per cent in local currencies, driven by strong growth in pharmaceuticals.