Archives for February 24, 2006

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Dietary supplements and bird flu - the debate

By  Stephen Daniells

As the bird flu grip on Europe increases by the day, scientists have begun to publicly debate the role of nutraceuticals as possible preventatives in the wake of news that availability of anti-viral drugs may be "too little, too late."

Benefits of fresh fish outweigh the risks

By  Stephen Daniells

The benefits of omega-3, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals from oily fish outweigh the risks of pollutants, say American experts, as British scientists find pollutant levels are falling.

Numico sales propped up by new market growth

By  Anita Awbi

Dutch infant food and nutrition company Royal Numico has achieved full-year double-digit growth for the first time, as strong sales in Eastern European and Asian markets deflect rising costs.

Tate & Lyle commended for green policies

By  Anthony Fletcher

Tate & Lyle has demonstrated excellence in environmental practice by developing supply chain partnerships, according to Environwise.