Codex agenda : health claims, dietary fibre and NRVs
A panel of global food experts may start their first debate on health claims this week, with the topic once again on the agenda at the Codex meeting in Bonn.
Archives for November 21, 2005
Vitamin takers more likely to get flu
People that take vitamin supplements are also slightly more likely to catch the flu, suggests a Dutch survey carried out during last year's flu season.
WellGen prepares for nutrigenomic launch
WellGen's first food-derived nutrigenomic product could be on the market as early as next year, if research continues according to plan and a suitable commercial partner can be found.
On-the-go probiotic shows stress-tummy promise
Institut Rosell is gearing up for the launch of its new Probio'Stick on-the-go probiotic product. Its latest trial indicates that it may be helpful in dealing with some of the symptoms of chronic stress.
Weekly Comment
Time for Japan to act on agriculture
Strong rhetoric at last weekend's Apec summit on the abolition of agricultural subsidies could not drown out the scraping sound of Japanese heels.