Herbal research spurred on by HRT risk
The University of Illinois at Chicago is to investigate the effectiveness of the herbals black cohosh and red clover for relief of menopause symptoms.
Archives for July 10, 2003
Wacker introduces soluble dietary fiber
German chemicals firm Wacker Specialties is introducing a new soluble dietary fiber, designed for use in clear beverages, at the IFT show this weekend.
Chicago welcomes IFT
Crowds of food industry professionals will start pouring through the doors of Chicago's McCormick Place South building this weekend for the opening of the IFT Annual Meeting + FOOD EXPO. This year's event - opened by Health and Human Services...
Cargill ups share in US lecithin market
Cargill is teaming up with lecithin supplier Riceland Foods to increase its presence in lecithin products in the North American market.
Degussa v MM in creatine war
Creatine serum producer Muscle Marketing USA (MM) has hit back at Degussa BioActives with a counterclaim arguing that Degussa's creatine powder is 'totally ineffective'. The German company moved swiftly to shrug off the claim, branding it as bearing...
FDA unveils fast-track health claims system
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a new ranking system for health claims, which will make it easier for companies to promote the health benefits of their products.