Archives for October 21, 2002

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Obesity/poor health link explored

New research suggests that losing even modest amounts of weight can pay off in better health. Researchers at the University of North Carolina report in Obesity Research this month that losing weight decreases activity of a key enzyme known to play a...

Bravo Foods fortifies milk range

US flavoured milks company Bravo! Foods International has introduced Slammers Reduced Fat Fortified Milk, its first nutritionally enriched flavoured milk range.

Organic juice sales explode in Europe

A new study by Organic Monitor finds that the European organic juices market has been expanding at over 20 per cent a year since 1998 and by the end of the year, sales of organic juices in Europe are projected to reach €90 million.

US funds CAM research

The US' National Center for Complementary and AlternativeMedicine is to fund a $1 million study to investigate the implications of complementary and alternative medicine used by the American public.

Beverages or functional foods?

US maker of herbal and medicinal teas Flora is introducing Bija Healing Teas to the American market. The teas, which come in nine different formulas, will create a new category, according to the company - functional teas.

Canada hands out price-fixing fines worth C$4m

Canada's Federal Court last week fined four leading vitamin companies C$3.875 million (€2.5m) for their role in a price-fixing conspiracy. Degussa, Lonza and Nepera and Reilly Industries of the United States were all charged with offences relating to...