Croda to launch high concentrate lipids
UK chemicals company Croda is to launch two new lipid concentrates at the Vitafoods health trade show in May.
Archives for March 17, 2003
1.7 billion - the numbers of obese worldwide
Calls for urgent action to treat obesity are again in the headlines, following a new assessment that up to 1.7 billion people worldwide could be overweight or obese.
Ephedra - guilty or not?
The industry is facing increased pressure after last week's coroner's report which found that an ephedra dietary supplement contributed to the death of Baltimore Orioles' pitcher Steve Bechler last month.
Cognis sells fragrance unit
Cognis is to sell its Fragrances & Specialties business to speciality chemicals firm Kao Chemicals, part of its strategy to focus on core activities.
B vitamins slow Alzheimer's progress
High doses of three common vitamins - folic acid, B12 and B6 - may be able to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, if the early results of a pilot study are further confirmed.
Tropicana reduces the acid
Leading orange juice brand Tropicana has introduced a juice with less acid for people who suffer from heartburn.