UK food industry responds to new nutritional demands
The UK food and drink industry is winning the battle to make food more nutritional, claims the Food and Drink Federation.
Archives for September 22, 2005
B-vitamin boost in fight against mental decline
Eating foods rich in B-vitamins and folate, such as green, leafy vegetables, could help prevent against age-related mental decline according to a study published this month.
Raising HDL - a new challenge for functional foods?
Too much emphasis is placed on lowering LDL 'bad' cholesterol and not enough on raising levels of HDL 'good' cholesterol, say cardiology experts - a view that may mean functional food makers are missing out on marketing opportunities too.
Danisco ramps up freeze-dried cultures production
Danisco has announced the next phase in its global cultures expansion programme, investing €3 million in ramping up production capacity of freeze-dried cultures at its plant in Sassenge.
Calcium supplements may have usefulness limit, suggests study
Calcium supplements may not increase the bone mineral density in young women after a certain threshold level of intake has been achieved, according to a new study from Creighton University.