Archives for April 28, 2004

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Global soy stocks still vulnerable

Health food manufacturers using soy ingredients may face new price rises if soybean supply continues to be hit by unprecedented demand in China and drought in major producer countries.

Chr Hansen targets women's health with bacteria

Leading cultures firm Chr Hansen has entered a strategic alliance with a Canadian research company to offer probiotic bacteria specifically targeted to the substantial women's health market.

Lean beef for essential iron uptake

Diets rich in lean beef can help teenagers maintain their levels of useable iron and contribute to balanced eating habits, say researchers at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

Z-trim given the thumbs up

Z-Trim, the all-natural, zero calorie fat replacement that reduces calories and increases healthy insoluble fiber in a variety of products does not alter the original recipe's taste, no matter what food Z-trim is added to, claim the makers.