Archives for May 22, 2007

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Fish oil plus exercise linked to weight loss

By  Stephen Daniells

A combination of fish oil supplements and exercise led to reductions in fat mass by about 1.5 kg, as well as improving heart health markers, says a new study from Australia.

Food and industrial ingredients drive Tate & Lyle growth

By  Jess Halliday

Tate & Lyle has reported a strong full year 2007, the third consecutive year of sales growth and a key one for repositioning towards value added ingredients. But despite this, EU sugar reform continues to prove a drag.

Cosmeceutical trend dogged by tight regulations in the UK

By  Louise Prance

As more and more skin care and vitamin manufacturers tap into the growing trend for alternative beauty options, the cosmeceutical industry is booming - however, the UK is lagging behind other countries in Europe due to strict regulations and lack of...

Could coffee cut Parkinson's risk?

By  Stephen Daniells

Drinking a whopping ten cups of coffee a day or more could slash the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 74 per cent, suggests a new prospective study from Finland.

Agrana reports fruit-based growth in annual results

By  Jess Halliday

Agrana has reported its first set of annual results in which its fruit segment outstripped sugar and starch as a source of revenue, following a refocus in the wake of EU sugar reform.