Garlic's heart benefits pinpointed
The chemical compounds behind garlic's breath-tainting properties may also be the source of its heart benefits, according to new research from the US.
Archives for October 15, 2007
Schwarzenegger vetoes hemp
Hemp advocates are angered by Governor Schwarzenegger's veto of an industrial hemp bill that would have allowed local farmers to legally produce and supply the nutritious seed.
Chr Hansen markets cranberries to fight infection
Chr Hansen is set to launch a new range of cranberry ingredients available for both the dietary supplement and functional food industries.
Coca-Cola seeks medicinal and coffee kicks
Coca-Cola this week announced plans to scour China for traditional medicines to develop a more nutritionally beneficial portfolio of drinks.
Wimm-Bill-Dann expands further into growing markets
Russian healthy food producers Wimm-Bill-Dann has increased its presence by taking over a dairy producer in Georgia, which will help supply markets in Armenia and Azerbaijan.
CLA in milk works for weight management - study
The use of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) as a functional ingredient in skim milk can cut body fat mass by three per cent, says a new study from Spain.