Archives for April 21, 2003

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Sugar industry speaks out on WHO report, again

The US sugar industry, in Rome this week, will continue its crusade against a recent report from the World Health Organisation that suggests a severe reduction in sugar could help stem the global rise of obesity-linked diseases.

Spreading the market out thinly

With the demise of breakfasts at home, spreads are coming under increasing pressure as consumers demand increasingly convenient and on-the-go foods, reveals the latest report from marketing analysts Euromonitor.

Ginkgo supplements not what they seem

The quality of the active ingredient in ginkgo supplements appears to have dropped significantly in the last three years, according to tests done by ConsumerLab.com.

Pharmavite in cosmeceuticals deal

Californian vitamin manufacturer Pharmavite announced last week that Proctor & Gamble has licensed use of the Olay trademark to Pharmavite to manufacture and market a vitamin line designed to address women's health and beauty needs.