Fighting the free radicals for improved cognition
Vitamin E and C supplements may have a positive effect on cognitive function in older women due to their antioxidative effects, suggest Harvard researchers.
Archives for April 3, 2003
Functional foods from Kikkoman
Japanese food manufacturer Kikkoman made further moves into the functional food market with the news this week that it has selected sensory science company TIAX to create a new line of beverages, nutrition bars and breakfast cereals containing...
Danone invests in probiotics firm
French yoghurt manufacturer Danone has announced that it has raised its stake in probiotics maker Yakult to 19 per cent, citing strong performance of the Japanese company as the reason for its long-term investment.
FSA ups focus on health
The UK's Food Standards Agency is to increase its focus on diet and health, surveying the use of health claims, and campaigning to reduce salt in processed foods.
Solbar builds soy proteins portfolio
Soy ingredients company Solbar Industries is to launch soy isolates in September this year as part of its strategy to offer a full range of soy proteins.