Archives for July 27, 2005

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Food scientist sought as journalist

Novis seeks a bright, driven food scientist for a reporter's post in southern France. The main mission is to deepen coverage of scientific breakthroughs in food techniques and nutritional understanding on flagship websites, FoodNavigator.com and...

Echinacea - cold cure or hot air?

Echinacea's reputation for chasing off the common cold has made it one of the most widely used herbal products on the market, but a study published today casts doubt on its efficacy. Jess Halliday discusses the merits and shortfalls of the study, and...

Nutratech tests Advantra Z for blood pressure risk

Nutratech is reassuring the industry that its bitter-orange based ingredient Advantra Z does not contain meta-synephrine, an isomer that has the potential to raise blood pressure, following testing at an independent laboratory.

Blood pressure control next target for functional foods

Increasing consumer concern about high blood pressure will increase demand for foods with active ingredients to control BP levels, according to the market development manager at dairy ingredients firm DMV, Daniella Witte.

Sainsbury's stocks functional milk in UK

New milk drinks fortified with vitamins are to be sold by Britain's third biggest supermarket, Sainsbury's, as functional dairy continues to break into the UK's mainstream food sector, writes Chris Mercer.