Leatherhead launches projects on foods to address obesity
Leatherhead Food International is initiating two industry-funded collaborative projects aimed at developing foods that could help combat the rising tide of obesity.
Archives for April 6, 2006
Russians prefer own supplements to imports
Russian consumers prefer domestic nutritional supplement brands over imports, according to a market report from DSM Group, but marketing and research should be supported at state level to increase confidence.
New labelling guidance taps growing vegetarian demand
New UK guidance on food labelling for vegans and vegetarians builds on growing consumer demand for non-meat ingredients.
Dietary fibre could reduce inflammation, CVD
People who eat a diet high in fibre have significantly lower levels of a protein that is associated with inflammation, diabetes and heart disease, say scientists, giving yet more support for high-fibre diets.
Cognis positive over sterols, but mulls overall options
Cognis is counting on phytosterols and branded ingredients like Tonalin CLA to drive its nutrition and health business unit, while at the same time investigating strategic options for the company as a whole
Low GI diet could protect eyes against AMD
Eating a low glycemic index (GI) diet could reduce the risk of the incurable eye disease, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by more than 60 per cent, says a new study.