Broccoli could help fight cancer
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, claim they have found that a chemical produced when digesting such greens as broccoli and kale can stifle the growth of human prostate cancer cells.
Archives for May 15, 2003
Aloecorp extends European partnerships
Aloecorp, the world's leading vertically integrated supplier of Aloe vera raw materials, has announced extensions to its distributor partnerships in Belgium and the UK.
Vegetarian option for dietary supplement capsules
"We don't just sell capsules, we sell a whole service," a spokesperson for Capsugel told NutraIngredients.com this week at the Vitafoods International trade fair.
Naturade sales boost
Naturade, a leading marketer of soy protein products, has managed to curb losses in its first quarter results, reflecting increased sales and a successful cost cutting programme.
What does the future hold for health and nutrition?
A new multi-stakeholder project on the future of the nutrition and health trend in Europe is to be launched by two Belgium-based consultancy firms. The project, entitled Nutrition and Health 2020, will explore how the nutrition and health trend could...
US consumer backs biotech foods
With impeccable timing in light of the US move earlier this week to file a case with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the EU ban on biotech foods, a recent report from Washington, DC, based International Food Information Council (IFIC) claims a...
Bravo Foods works with Diabetes Research
Bravo Foods International, makers of low fat fortified milk drinks has teamed up with the Diabetes Research Institute in an effort to advocate new source of nutrition for children with diabetes.
No risk from mercury in seafood diet - study
A new study published in this week's issue of The Lancet confirms earlier findings that there is no detectable risk between mercury in seafood and impaired neurodevelopment in young children. Good news for pregnant mothers with a craving for fish.
Cognis cracks weight issues with CLA product
Cognis Nutrition and Health used the Vitafoods exhibition taking place in Geneva, Switzerland this week as the right platform to launch its Tonalin CLA to the European market.
New formulation faces the sun
Speciality chemicals company International Specialty Products (ISP) continues its quest to expand the company's presence in the growing personal care market segment with the news this week that it has collaborated with biotech company Vital Health...