Archives for May 8, 2005

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Stockpiling brings financial, legal woes for Martek

Shareholders who have become aware of an omega-6 mountain in the stockrooms of Martek customers have filed a lawsuit seeking class action status against the company, alleging that it flooded customers with inventory in order to meet financial targets,...

Flax lignans: a cure for hair loss?

For many men, losing their hair is a frustrating but inevitable part of the aging process. But a pilot study carried out by Dutch ingredients company Acatris suggests that taking flax lignans could put an end to their plight, reports Jess Halliday.

Natural enzyme helps mice live longer

Mice genetically engineered to produce the human antioxidant enzyme catalase lived about 20 per cent longer than normal mice, reported US scientists last week, providing further evidence for the theory that antioxidants can slow ageing.

Drought knocks Brazil's soy stocks

Price rises for soy-related ingredients are still under pressure as drought, high production costs and a strong real all impact soybean production for Brazil's 2004-05 crop, writes Lindsey Partos.