Signposting healthy foods gets government backing in UK
The use of labels to 'signpost' healthy foods is getting strong support from the UK, as it steps up its public health campaign against obesity and related disease.
Archives for November 25, 2004
BASF trims down at Ludwigshafen
German chemical giant BASF is to shed about 3,600 jobs at its main Ludwigshafen plant over the next three years as part of efforts ensure the site's competitiveness.
Pharming to seek GRAS for lactoferrin
Dutch pharmaceutical group Pharming this week announced that it will be seeking GRAS status for its recombinant human lactoferrin (rhLF).
Health Sciences acquires apple antioxidant
Health Sciences Group has acquired the worldwide license to a 'powerful' antioxidant derived from apple peel.
Low GI diet may help keep weight off
Low-glycaemic load diets may have a lesser effect on lowering metabolism than low-fat diets, making dieters feel less tired, cold and hungry and more likely to stick to the regime long-term, suggests a new study.
Demand for natural joint care creates emerging food category
Ingredients supplier Cargill says new food applications containing the joint health supplement chondroitin will allow companies to captialise on the growing interest in preventative joint care.
Health benefits of red tea boosts sales
While green tea has been getting its name around the block, red tea has taken a little longer to become a household name, but its sales are said to be soaring on the back of its purported health benefits.
Lactoferrin could help in osteoporosis fight
Taking supplements of lactoferrin or a drink enriched with the milk protein may help to prevent osteoporosis in those at risk, say researchers from New Zealand, revealing for the first time that the compound has powerful bone-building properties.
R&D focus for Avebe as new centre unveiled
Competing with cheaper corn and wheat alternatives, potato starch firm Avebe unveils a new research and development centre to bring the Dutch company closer to its customer needs.