EU's anti-GM stance is unsustainable, says study
Europe's opposition to genetically modified ingredients will significantly increase producers' costs over the next three years as it becomes ever harder to secure GM-free supplies, says a new report.
Archives for September 28, 2005
Fortitech brings calcium chelate to market
Fortitech is making a new calcium ingredient available to beverage formulators, which it claims can deliver much higher levels of the mineral.
FTC and Competition Bureau join forces over fake diet pills
The FTC and Canada's Competition Bureau are aiming to warn more consumers off popping diet pills that make false claims for fast weight-loss, with their own spoof website pretending to tout such products.
Dairy food consumption linked to lower risk of metabolic syndrome
The more dairy products consumed, the less likely your chances of metabolic syndrome, suggests a new study out of Iran.
Silicon supplement may benefit bone health
A form of silicon marketed in dietary supplements improved bone mineral density in some areas of the body, a new clinical trial has found.
Flavanols may improve smokers' blood vessel health
Flavanols, the natural chemicals found in chocolate, fruits and tea, can boost the levels of nitric oxide in the blood of smokers and reverse some of the smoking-related damage to blood vessels, say German researchers.
Danone not bidding for Numico, report
French yoghurt and biscuit maker Danone said today that it is not looking to acquire the Dutch infant nutrition firm Numico, after rumours that Danone was making a bid pushed up the Dutch group's shares.