Herbal blend to boost immunity
Insure Your Health, producer of Cran-max, has announced the launch of its latest product Anti-max, a blend of elderberry, green tea, ginger and nigella sativa, designed to boost the immune system.
Archives for June 9, 2003
High iron intake linked to Parkinson's risk
A high intake of iron, especially in combination with high manganese intake, may be related to risk for Parkinson's disease, finds a new study.
A sweeter end product
German sweeteners firm Nutrinova reports on new research showing how sweeteners used in hot drinks can alter the flavour profile. The results allow the company to provide sweetener manufacturers with useful guidance, it says.
SoBe launches Synergy line
South Beach Beverage Company is introducing a new range of 'healthy refreshment beverages' called SoBe Synergy. The line has been designed specifically for sale in vending machines.
NBTY to buy Numico's Rexall Sundown
New York-based supplement manufacturer NBTY said today it has agreed to buy the vitamin manufacturer Rexall Sundown from Dutch group Numico for $250 million in cash.
Anti-ephedra actions continue
Government authorities throughout North America have been taking further action against products containing the herbal ephedra.
Drinks formulation, an alternative to gum arabic
French starch ingredients company Cerestar Food & Pharma Specialties Europe, a business unit of US agri-giant Cargill, has added a new spray-dried n-OSA starch to its C*EmCap product range.