EC withdraws proposals on creatine
EU proposals to change the status of creatine have been withdrawn after lobbying from an industry trade organisation.
Archives for December 7, 2005
Inulin chocolate innovator seeks partners
FGH Consulting has developed methods for using inulin to make low glycemic index, low calorie and high fiber confectionery and other food products that are suitable for diabetics. As its first chocolate bars come to market, the company is seeking...
Danone research taps new probiotics
Danone, France's iconic dairy group, is working with a prestigious French research institute to find new probiotic strains for dairy products and understand more about how the 'friendly bacteria' work.
'Super Broccoli' offers anti-cancer hope
A team of British researchers is breeding a type of 'super broccoli' containing over three times the normal levels of an anti-cancer compound.
Will olive oil health benefits outweigh surging prices?
Olive oil prices will drop slightly for a short period in December before stabilizing at their highest level in years as a result of the shortfall in Spain's production.
Cyanotech receives Nasdaq delisting warning
Cyanotech has been threatened with being bumped from Nasdaq's SmallCap market if its share price does not rise above the minimum $1.00 for 10 consecutive days before the end of May 2006.
Charity approvals help health foods stand out on the shelf
Food companies are using charity endorsements to alert British consumers to the health benefits of their products in the absence of clearly defined health claims regulations.
Botanical researchers collaborate for quality
The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and the National Center of Natural Products Research are teaming up to develop quality standards for botanical dietary supplements.