Archives for November 20, 2002

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Sales growth for Whole Foods continues

Whole Foods Market said yesterday that comparable store sales increased by more than 10 per cent for the third consecutive quarter with overall sales increasing by 20 per cent on the same period last year. The company raised 2003 EPS guidance...

Codex discusses fats and oils

In light of the 18th session of the Codex Committee on Fats and Oils to be held in London, UK on 3-7 February 2003, the US Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration said this week that they are to sponsor a public meeting on 7...

Research throws effects of caffeine into doubt

Recent research suggests that coffee may be beneficial for heart health. Now, a team of Swiss scientists say that ingredients other than caffeine are responsible for the stimulating effects of the beverage on the cardiovascular system.

Metabolife found guilty for ephedra-related injuries

It looks like the case for ephedra supplements could be on a downhill slide towards a nationwide ban, as a federal court finds Metabolife supplements responsible for strokes and cardiac injuries in four people. The attorney investigating the company...

Efficacy and safety of vitamins come under fire

Both hormone therapy and high dose antioxidant vitamins --either alone or in combination with hormones - do not reduce the risk of heart attacks, deaths, or progression of coronary disease, according to a new study by US researchers. In fact, both...