Archives for December 8, 2003

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Clearly Canadian weighs up sports sector

Drinks manufacturer Clearly Canadian Beverage Corporation is considering development of a line of fitness waters to replace a contract with sports brand Reebok, likely to terminate at the end of year.

Ancient remedy revives athletes

Velvet antler extract could enhance athletic performance according to a recent study. Used for over 2000 years in China, Russia and Korea, a US company is hoping to introduce consumers to its many nutritional benefits.

Kava case highlights regulatory challenge for Canada

Many Canadian health food stores have ignored a stop-sale order on the herbal kava issued in August last year, shows a study, which raises questions about the country's powers to regulate the natural health industry, say researchers.