Tea flavonoids gain recognition as powerful weapon against disease
People who drink five cups of tea daily are not only likely to improve their cholesterol levels but may also protect against damage from smoking, suggests new research out tomorrow.
Archives for September 29, 2003
Bakers stage campaign to boost bread's image
Britain's Federation of Bakers will next month be hoping to improve the image of bread, still one of the nation's favourite staple foods but suffering from the growing popularity of the US-imported low-carb diet.
Spelt drinks for Scandinavians
A Norwegian firm has launched a new non-dairy beverage range made from organic spelt, marketed as a health food for lactose intolerant consumers.
CSM, Avebe agree on Glucona acquisition
As expected, Dutch ingredients group CSM is to acquire the Glucona unit of compatriot starch producer Avebe for €35 million in cash.
UK herbalists face revision of laws
Members of the UK's herbal industry have proposed an overhaul of current legislation to ensure stricter standards and safety for those products not regulated by the new European Traditional Medicinal Herbals directive.
Novel dairy products boom as Asians seek to prevent disease
Sales of colostrum and a high-antibody milk have risen significantly in key Asian markets following the outbreak of SARS earlier this year, reports New Zealand dairy leader Fonterra.