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Bravo! extends fortified milk range with Masterfoods

Bravo! Foods International, a manufacturer of vitamin-fortified flavored milks, has signed a licensing agreement with the confectionery and snack food division of Mars, Masterfoods USA, to produce, market and sell three of its fortified milk under...

Elderly need an extra pinch of salt

As the UK launches a drive to reduce salt in the consumer diet, a recent study in Germany finds an extra dose of salt a day could benefit the elderly.

Mediterranean diet scores twice

The latest edition of the Journal of American Medical Association sings the health-giving praises of a Mediterranean-style diet in two separate studies, which show that following this regime improves healthy longevity and prevents metabolic syndrome,...

British dieter wants easy messages and food

Clarity and convenience are what the dieting British public wants from food companies if a new survey by Mintel is anything to go by, which highlighted "confusion" as the greatest barrier to market growth for low-carb products.

Nutrinnovator gears up for 'heart-healthy' drink

UK developer and marketer of high-nutrition food and drink products, Nutrinnovator today reported on trading for the last six months and confirmed its future focus on functional food and beverages.