PR firm to specialise in nutraceuticals and supplements
MWW, one of the leading public relations firms in the US, has unveiled plans to create a new division specialising in PR for the nutraceutical and dietary supplements industries.
Archives for July 9, 2002
Meat-free diet puts infants at risk
Children of parents who eat no meat are more likely to suffer from birth defects than children of parents with a wider diet, according to new research in the UK.
All systems go for Burcon
An independent assessment of the manufacturing capacities of Burcon NutraScience has confirmed that the Canadian company will be able to produce it canola protein isolates Puratein and Supertein on a large scale, at significant yield and low cost.
Improve nutrition, UK hospitals urged
Up to four in 10 people admitted to hospital in the UK are undernourished and doctors need to do more to improve the situation, according to a new report from the Royal College of Physicians.
GRAS status for TruCal
TruCal, the whey mineral concentrate from Glanbia Ingredients, has been granted GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) status by the US authorities.
FDA approval for new baby food
A new infant formula designed specifically for pre-term infants has been given the go-ahead by the US Food & Drug Administration. Enfamil Premature LIPIL is an extension of the Enfamil LIPIL brand produced by Mead Johnson Nutritionals.
Daily supplements to help treat ear infections
Supplementing children's diet with omega-3 fatty acids, selenium and vitamin A can help reduce the need for antibiotics to treat middle ear infections.