Vitamins C and E linked to lower kidney cancer risk
Increased intake of the antioxidant vitamins C and E could cut the risk of kidney cancer by 28 and 44 per cent, respectively, says a new study from Italy.
Archives for January 24, 2007
Naturex buys Hammer Pharma for €10m
Naturex is strengthening its presence on the European plant extract scene with the acquisition of Italy's Hammer Pharma for €10m - a move that also marks in earnest its entry to the world of pharmaceutical ingredients.
Prevention, nutricosmetics show vitamin B potential
Preventative health care trends are driving the US vitamin B market, but niche areas like nutricosmetics and anti-ageing skin creams could form part of a successful differentiation strategy for the future, according to a new report from Frost and...
Vitamin Shoppe-ConsumerLab.com row stirs self-regulation debate
The Vitamin Shoppe has announced the withdrawal of its women's multivitamin product from store and online sale while it investigates the cause of allegedly high lead content from ConsumerLab.com.
California proposes labeling for cloned food products
Legislation has been introduced in California to require the clear labeling of all products derived from cloned animals if these are approved for human consumption.
Scientists explore targeted future for pro-, prebiotics
University of Leeds scientists are giving an insight into a possible future of pro and prebiotics with GM probiotic bacteria that can stimulate the immune system when 'switched on' by specific prebiotic sugar.
Russian market ready for take-off, says Orafti
Orafti is expecting considerable growth in sales of its Beneo prebiotic ingredients in Russia, after six years of ground work and building up recognition in the local marketplace.
Commission adopts fruit & veg reforms
The European Commission has adopted the EU agriculture minister's proposals to shake up the bloc's fruit and vegetable sector.
Finnish Valio to supply Dannon's probiotic LGG
Finnish dairy company Valio has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with the Dannon Company for use of its technology and proprietary probiotic culture Lactobacillus GG (LGG), as the North American dairy giant fills its probiotic pipeline with...