Archives for June 28, 2009

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Soy linked to lung benefits: Study

By Lorraine Heller

The consumption of soy products could decrease the risk of lung disease and breathlessness, according to a new study from Japan.

Healthy chocolate and candy products to beat the recession

By Mike Stones

Confectionery product ranges featuring new flavours, flexibility and variety will help manufacturers grow consumer purchases over the next five years despite economic uncertainty, according to the National Confectioners Association's (NCA) Confectionery...

Confusion reigns in cosmeceutical name game

The term cosmeceutical has always been controversial, but the blurring boundaries between the worlds of nutrition and cosmetics are highlighting divisions that neither industry can ignore.

Calcium, zinc, chromium forms safe, says EFSA

By Shane Starling

Forms of manganese, potassium, chromium, calcium and zinc have earned positive safety opinions from the European Food safety Authority (EFSA) and can continue to be used in food supplements across the European Union’s 27 member states.