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Anti-obesity campaigners continue attack on food industry

The EU should adopt tougher regulations on food advertising to children and more effective labelling rules among a range of long-term measures to persuade Europeans to switch to a healthier diet, according to a report released today.

ChampionLyte takes on the world

Billed as the first sugar-free isotonic drink, the US-produced ChampionLyte is being launched on the European market next month at this year's Anuga trade show in Cologne, Germany.

Atkins gains fans in UK

An estimated 3 million people in the UK have tried the Atkins Diet, according to a poll which confirms the rapidly growing popularity of the controversial diet.

Drinking to health

Regular alcohol intake, thought to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, is associated with lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome, reported Greek researchers at the European Society of Cardiology meeting earlier this week.

Lonza steps up PepZin marketing campaign

Swiss L-carnitine specialist Lonza has signed US-based Metagenics to market its stomach health supplement PepZin GI to healthcare professionals in the US and Europe.