Archives for June 3, 2003

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Martek development pays off

Martek Biosciences has reported a 132 per cent increase in revenues to $26.4 million for the second quarter of the year, thanks to greater sales of nutritional products to the company's infant formula licensees, Wyeth, Mead Johnson and Abbott.

Bone health study focuses on SoyLife

A new study of the effects of soy isoflavone supplementation on women's bone health will feature SoyLife, the soy ingredient manufactured by Acatris.

ChampionLyte fights for Syrup Company

The drama continues at ChampionLyte Holdings which announces this week that it has filed a lawsuit against former company chairman and CEO Alan Posner, former chief financial officer Chris Valleau and New York-based InGlobalVest, for the fraudulent...

Cooking oil takes on fat and cholesterol fight

A new 'functional' cooking oil made from a blend of tropical, olive, coconut and flaxseed oils, may soon offer relief to calorie-counters and cholesterol-watchers, according to Canadian researchers.

NI to buy Nature's Life business

Nutraceutical International is to acquire the Nature's Life business, subject to certain contingencies. The deal will give the leading supplement manufacturer and marketer further store penetration in key markets.

Evidence for veggies

A well-planned vegetarian diet can be a healthy alternative to a regular meat-based diet for all age groups, says a statement from the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada published this week.