Archives for January 8, 2004

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Nutrition 21 files for chromium health claims

Supplement manufacturer Nutrition 21 has filed a health claim petition with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use of eight dietary supplement health claims associating chromium picolinate supplementation with reduced risk of insulin...

Z-Trim to get consumer taste test

FiberGel Technologies is launching its novel fat replacer to the consumer market at a forthcoming exhibition. The company says it will start selling its product over the Internet and by phone.

Comvita completes Api-Med deal

New Zealand-based Comvita has bought the remaining shares in a British medical honey company, giving it room for expansion into the medical sector.

Childs play for food makers

Healthy foods targeted at children represent a major opportunity for the food and drink industry, according to a new report that demonstrates growing parental concern about the family diet.

Probiotics market face EU challenge

Uncertainty about recent EU proposals for health claims legislation presents a major challenge to players in the probiotics market, suggests a new market analysis.