Archives for May 4, 2003

← 2003

The fiber debate continues

Many of the health benefits linked with foods have yet to be fully proven, and following on from last week's report highlighting the conflicting evidence on soya, the latest reports on fiber seem equally confusing. Two new studies find fiber to reduce...

Supply Side East gathers industry

New GMP regulations, crisis over ephedra and recent media reports slamming use of vitamins and herbals, have all shaken the industry, not to mention the difficult economy, and a major supplement recall in Australia last week. Which means lots to talk...

PCB contamination may reduce boy births

New research suggests that women exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls contamination, usually found in fish, are less likely to give birth to boys.

Omega Protein Q1 results

Omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products producer Omega Protein Corporation, last week reported net income for the first quarter of 2003 of $2.6 million compared with a net income of $2.7 million for the first quarter of the previous year.

Kemin backs GMP

Natural ingredient manufacturer Kemin Foods last week voiced its support for the US Food and Drug Administration's new initiative to strengthen labeling, manufacturing and product quality requirements for the dietary supplement market.