Archives for June 27, 2002

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Award-winning bars from Cytodyne

Cytodyne Technologies'Xenadrine EFX weight loss nutrition bar has been awarded a gold medal for excellence and voted America's best-tasting protein bar by the American Tasting Institute.

Soy food market a land of opportunities - and risks

The market for soy foods has shown significant growth in recent years, and there are plenty of oppportunities for further developments. But companies should be careful that the products they launch are what the consumer really wants, claims a new...

Bone-health supplements from Daily Balance

Two new supplements designed to promote bone health have been launched under the Daily Balance brand. The supplements contain calcium and soy and were formulated by women's health expert Dr Susan Lark.

Forbes to raise cash for future investment

Shareholders in Forbes Medi-Tech approve a resolution allowing the company to issue up to 25 per cent of its shares in order to raise cash for future expansion.

Tagatose to begin European production next year

Scandinavian food group MD Foods and Germany's Nordzucker sugar producer have formed a joint venture to begin commercial production of the sweetener tagatose in the summer of 2003.

Hain Celestial quits supplements business

The Hain Celestial group has announced that it is to close its Celestial Seasonings supplements business and terminate its licence to produce products under the Weight Watchers brand in order to concentrate on its more profitable natural and organic...

Unlocking the mysteries of Aloe

Scientists from Texas A&M University are attempting to discover how exactly the pulp of the Aloe vera plant acts to heal wounds - and they are focusing on polysaccharides.