Australia
Melbourne hospital trialling starch powder as a cure for bowel cancer
A new powder made from a modified cornstarch that can be sprinkled on foods is now being tested as a potential bowel cancer treatment in Australia.
Archives for June 5, 2014
Knowledge base of herbal products sector is waning, pioneer fears
As the herbal products industry develops the question arises of whether some of the knowledge that drove the initial spate of creativity in the pre- and post-DSHEA period is being lost as founders retire. At least one industry pioneer fears that is the case.
Natural coating gives fruit a berry long shelf life
Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered a material found in blueberry leaves can be used to coat the berries themselves, delivering longer shelf life, boosted antioxidants, and pathogen protection.
How can firms make claim research successes their own, not their competitors’?
Companies have to be clever about proprietary research, and plant extracts may hold unique opportunities in this respect, according to a food and nutrition industry consultant.
Baby death linked to contaminated feed
Health authorities are probing the death of a baby linked to the suspected contamination of a food drip.