ARS launches new, improved nutrient database
An updated version of the Agricultural Research Service's flagship nutrient database was launched yesterday, aiming to become the most authoritative source of food composition in the United States.
Archives for July 30, 2003
USP unveils lycopene monographs
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has published three new lycopene-based monographs, reflecting the rapid growth in supplement products containing the antioxidant.
Cloudy times for Nature's Sunshine
The sales decline continues for herbal and vitamin maker Nature's Sunshine, with challenging international and domestic market conditions still held responsible.
Canada pushes through new BSE controls
The Canadian government took a further step towards reducing the risk of Canadians becoming exposed to the agent that may transmit BSE with new rules that prevent specified risk material (SRM) from entering the human food supply.
Cut the cone content, asks consumer group
One century on and millions of ice cream tubs later the US 'food police' are out in force calling on ice cream retailers to tell the full story about saturated fat and calorific content.