Archives for September 29, 2005

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Cosmeceutical makers can charge a premium

By  Dominique Patton

Consumers are more than willing to pay a premium for cosmetic products that promise fewer wrinkles, including cosmeceutical supplements, suggests a new report.

Sports drinks lead PepsiCo sales rise

By  Chris Mercer

Energy drinks push their way to the front of PepsiCo's portfolio as the Gatorade brand drives forward third quarter sales alongside more growth from diet and non-carbonated drinks, leaving fizzy cola festering on the shelf.

Dairy group slams FSA's nutrition profiling plan

By  Chris Mercer

Nutrition profiling proposals from the UK's food watchdog would put milk in the same health bracket as diet coke and make breast milk unsuitable for children, claims a dairy industry body critical of the scheme.

Glucosamine better than common painkiller for knee arthritis

By  Dominique Patton

Two long-awaited clinical trials on glucosamine have found the shellfish-derived substance to significantly reduce the pain of arthritic joints, and it may be better than a commonly used painkiller in Europe.