Thirst-quenching honey
America's National Honey Board (NHB) has developed a sports beverage formula which it claims offers the same nutrients as major branded versions but has a higher level of potassium.
Archives for August 13, 2002
Record revenues for Lifeway
US-based Lifeway Foods reported second quarter revenues of $3 million (€3.03), an increase of 9 per cent on the same period last year. The success continues the strong trend seen this year by the functional foods manufacturer.
Boehringer-Ingelheim on target for successful year
The German pharmaceuticals group reports that sales in the first six months of 2002 rose 21 per cent on the previous year to €3.7 billion while operating income showed growth of 48 per cent to €495 million. Business in the US was good but other...
Brain Garden launches in UK
The Whole-Living subsidiary begins European expansion with a launch in the UK market.
Awareness of herbal product quality low, finds survey
Most people are unaware of the difference in ginseng products available on the market, according to a recent consumer survey.
RiceX second quarter hit by international market
The manufacturer of functional food ingredients derived from rice bran reported lower revenues and net income for the second quarter compared with the same period last year, but said sales in domestic markets have grown.
Vitamin A - finding the balance
An EU-funded project has evaluated the risks to pregnant women of consuming too much vitamin A.