Archives for May 19, 2003

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EU council thumbs up for intense sweeteners

Following a proposal from the European Commission to allow the use of two new intense sweeteners - sucralose and an aspartame-acesulfame - the European Competitiveness Council gave the all clear on Monday, reaching a political agreement that supports...

AHCC attracts growing medical interest

Around 350 medical doctors from around the world are expected to attend this year's International AHCC and GCP Research Associations Symposium in July in Sapporo, Japan.

Nutrition 21 reports 3Q loss

Chromium supplement maker Nutrition 21 last week reported a net loss of $1.1 million on revenues of $3.1 million for the third quarter, compared with a loss of $0.2 million on revenues of $4.0 million for the same period a year ago.

Stable season for Treatt

Despite an increase in sales UK flavour and fragrance company Treatt described trading for the six months to 31 March 2003 as 'challenging' this week, with profit before tax falling by 24 per cent to £955,000 (€1.3m) compared to £1,255,000 in 2002.