Archives for May 31, 2005

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What is driving the world market in nutraceuticals?

Consumer awareness and the escalating costs of healthcare are among the key factors shaping the nutraceuticals market in North America, according to the latest analysis from Frost and Sullivan. In Europe the landscape is dominated by recent...

Eating breakfast builds healthy bones, say studies

The American Dietetic Association is seeking to stir up debate over the nation's breakfast tables. Girls who skip breakfast are more likely to miss out on dietary sources of calcium and fiber than those who regularly eat the first meal of the day,...

BioProgress dips on strategic review

UK dosage form specialist BioProgress gave the first insight into its much-anticipated strategic review yesterday, just over a month after the departure of former CEO Graham Hind, reports Phil Taylor.

FTC extracts hefty settlement for false claims

The Federal Trade Commission has shown once again that it is prepared to flex its muscles over false and unsubstantiated claims for weight loss products, having reached a $100,000 settlement with Iworx and Selfworx.com, marketers of two products...