Health ingredients stand out at chemicals awards
Health ingredient firms Lipid Nutrition, Probi, Flavex and Allied Biotech all received awards from industry consultants Frost & Sullivan last night for their innovative products and strategies.
Archives for December 13, 2005
Science is critical, says industry veteran
As 2005 draws to a close, what are the core issues that the industry faces in the coming year? Jess Halliday spoke to Terry Lemerond, founder and president of EuroPharma, about the pressing need to back up dietary supplements with science.
Tea drinkers have lower ovarian cancer risk
Drinking more than two cups of tea daily can reduce the risk of ovariancancer by half, according to results from a large Swedish study.
Zila expands Ester-C sales in Europe
Zila Nutraceuticals, the US firm that makes enhanced absorption vitamin C and E, is expanding its sales in Europe with two separate agreements in the Scandinavian region.
More vitamin D linked to better lung health
High levels of vitamin D may help our lungs stay healthy, according toresearchers from New Zealand.
Mental health emerging as platform says report
The mental health market for dietary supplements is emerging as a new health platform, according to a report from Frost and Sullivan, but it's not all about baby boomers wanting to ward off Alzheimer's. Rather, stressed-out executives aged 30 and...
Zila's Ester-C sales slip in US, international strong
Zila Nutraceuticals felt the pinch of lower Ester-C sales in the US in Q1 2006, when net revenues fell by 15 percent. But the company expects strong sales on the international front to restore it to its growth trajectory before the fiscal year is out.