Further proof folic food fortification works
A recent study in Canada has given weight to the assumption that adding folic acid to food can dramatically reduce the incidence of birth defects.
Archives for September 26, 2004
Kemin wins lutein patent case
A jury in the US has voted to uphold Kemin Industries' patents for the chemical composition and production process of lutein, in a trial in Des Moines, Iowa, against Pigmentos Vegetales del Centro.
UK heart health is in worrying shape
More than half the people tested in a UK-wide pharmacy initiative were found to be at risk of high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. This underlines the WHO's call last week for consumers to take preventative steps against this illness...
Burcon's proteins need to improve looks and flavour
Canadian firm Burcon NutraScience will carry out further, unscheduled tests into canola proteins, Supertein and Puratein, which could create a delay in the regulatory process they must undergo before being brought to market.
Jury rules in favour of Kemin in lutein patent case
A jury has voted to uphold Kemin Industries' patents for the chemical composition and production process of lutein, in a trial in Des Moines, Iowa, against Pigmentos Vegetales del Centro.
Ocean Spray expands operations
US cranberry co-operative Ocean Spray will purchase the cranberry processing assets and current inventory of unprocessed cranberries of Wisconsin-based Northland Cranberries as part of the expansion of its fruit receiving and concentrating operations.
Folic acid food fortification works
A recent study in Canada has given weight to the assumption that adding folic acid to food can dramatically reduce the incidence of birth defects - suggesting that Europe should follow the example set by North America and start to fortify its flour.