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Functional soft drinks are no longer confined to obscure avenues of soft drinks consumption and are steadily edging towards the mainstream, according to a new report from drinks consultancy Zenith International.
Europe continues to assess the role that diet can play in keeping our minds healthier for longer with the launch of a new study in Germany.
People at higher risk of oral cancer, such as heavy smokers and drinkers, may benefit from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, suggest researchers in Spain.
Swedish probiotics company BioGaia, which has made significant developments in its health and nutrition unit this year, reported net sales for 2002 reached SK43.1 million (€4.7m), with sales in the fourth quarter up by 142 per cent on last year.
"There are no 'good' and 'bad' foods but rather 'good' and 'bad' diets," said David Byrne, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, discussing planned proposals on health claims and nutrition labelling in a speech last week.