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The battle against biology

Eating 100 fewer calories a day could help prevent weight gain in the average individual, says one team of scientists in the US, therefore curbing the rise in obesity. Yet others argue that fighting the epidemic could be much more difficult, rather a...

Pronova sets sights on female market

Norwegian fatty acid manufacturer Pronova Biocare has launched a supplement targeted specifically at women under its consumer brand Triomega. The product contains omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, vitamin D and the antioxidant vitamin E.

Novozymes - the best year ever

Following the declaration last week that it is to invest in the food enzyme side to its business, Danish enzyme company Novozymes yesterday reported 'the best year ever' for 2002 with sales rising 7 per cent from DKK 5,271 million (€709m) in 2001 to...

Plant oils for hair protection

Laboratoires Sérobiologiques, a division of speciality chemicals group Cognis France, has developed an ingredient based on a tropical plant for use in haircare products.