Archives for March 30, 2004

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Solbar ramps up expansion

Israeli soy processor Solbar Industries could open a facility in the US to bring production closer to its growing customer base there.

Fruit for breast cancer prevention dictated by genes

Fruit and vegetables may work better in preventing breast cancer in people with a certain genetic make-up, say researchers, which could explain why the evidence between fruit and veg and cancer prevention has so far been inconsistent.

Quality of herbal supplements under the spotlight at symposium

The standards of quality control on herbal supplements will need to be tightened if the US public are to have any confidence in their health claims. That was the main talking point of a symposium as experts gathered for three days in the US to examine...

Coca-Cola links up with Shiseido

Coca-Cola Japan is to launch a drink flavoured with fragrances thought to activate the fat-burning process. The product is part of a new joint venture with cosmetics firm Shiseido.

New labeling rules for minerals

The FDA has clamped down on the labeling of OTC drugs publishing new rules that require content and warning labeling for levels of calcium, magnesium, sodium, or potassium that might be harmful to people with certain underlying medical conditions.

Supplement maker sees patent protection

Vitamin and supplement maker Nutri Pharmaceuticals Research is looking to confirm future growth by protecting its oil-to-powder manufacturing processes.