Heart-healthy milk to launch in Canada
Canadian dairy firm Natrel is to launch an omega-3 enriched milk, designed to contribute to a healthy diet and help in the prevention of certain illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease.
Archives for September 29, 2003
QOL launches new AHCC immunity supplement
Quality of Life Labs, the sole US distributor of the Kinoko brand AHCC ingredient, is adding ImmunoComplex, a supplement containing the mushroom ingredient to help maintain healthy immune function.
Consumer groups wage war on health claims
Consumer groups Public Citizen and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) are suing the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over its introduction in July of health claims qualified by disclaimers.
CSM, Avebe agree on Glucona acquisition
As expected, Dutch ingredients group CSM is to acquire the Glucona unit of compatriot starch producer Avebe for €35 million in cash.
Losses grow at Nutrition 21
Chromium supplement supplier Nutrition 2 made bigger losses this year, as it took a hefty charge to cancel a retail launch of its Lite Bites nutrition bar range after it failed to impress on a test market.
Tea may fight smoking damage
People who drink five cups of tea daily are not only likely to improve their cholesterol levels but may also protect against damage from smoking, suggests new research out tomorrow.