Sensus gets safety approval
Netherlands-based Sensus has received safety approval for its Frutafit inulin fibre, said to promote gut health, from the US Food and Drug Administration.
Archives for June 3, 2003
Bone health study focuses on SoyLife
A new study of the effects of soy isoflavone supplementation on women's bone health will feature SoyLife, the soy ingredient manufactured by Acatris.
Anti-ageing foods ripe for growth
Anti-ageing foods are set to grow significantly as the worldwide elderly population expands and looks for improvements in their quality of life, confirmed speakers at a recent seminar organised by the Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health (NICHE).
Cooking oil takes on fat and cholesterol fight
A new 'functional' cooking oil made from a blend of tropical, olive, coconut and flaxseed oils, may soon offer relief to calorie-counters and cholesterol-watchers, according to Canadian researchers.
UAE launches first Middle East health show
The Middle East's first trade show for the natural health industry has been scheduled for October this year. Natural Products Expo, Arabia, not related to Penton Media's Expo shows, will take place in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Adding value to Ireland's food industry
The functional foods sector offers strong growth opportunities for the Irish food industry, according to Enterprise Ireland, a government-funded development body which recently organised a trade mission to Japan to assess its successful health foods...