Belgian demand for slimming products rising rapidly
Increasing consumer concern with appearance, over the risks of obesity, is boosting sales of slimming products in Belgium, reports Dominique Patton.
Archives for August 3, 2005
Australia updates laws for growing fortified beverage market
Australia's food regulator, one of the toughest on fortification, looks set to open up the market for calcium and vitamin-enriched cereal beverages, and is also looking at sterols in juices, writes Dominique Patton.
Raw milk concerns push demand for detection
The European Union is reportedly considering lowering the legal levels of alkaline phosphates (ALP) in the dairy pasteurisation process, presenting an opportunity for lab tech firms such as Advanced Instruments.
More evidence coffee may cut risk of liver cancer
Further research backs the theory that drinking coffee could decrease the risk of liver cancer, writes Dominique Patton.
Solae taps Chinese soy protein potential
Soy protein giant Solae is building a manufacturing facility in China in order to tap into the country's huge potential as a major consumer of soy protein.