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Foods with a low glycemic index and products containing antioxidants will enjoy good growth this year as consumers continue to "obsess over their health," according to a new study by consumer tracker AC Nielsen.
Kalsec has launched its paprika-derived zeaxanthin ZeaGold onto the eye health ingredients market, following a patent licensing agreement with ZeaVision.
The UK appears close to introducing compulsory flour fortification in an attempt to reduce neural tube defects, while a new report lists France as having the lowest rates of birth defects, a statistic that has been linked to the folate-rich...
Mediterranean countries like France, Spain and Italy have some of the lowest rates of birth defects, a statistic that may be due to the local diet.
Tharos Laboratories has announced it is teaming up with Vitascorb to distribute Nytex, its antioxidant based sleep supplement, in Canada.
New research indicates that a diet rich in magnesium may lower the risk of colon cancer, supporting previous studies inversely linking intake of the mineral to the disease.
Ocean Spray is encouraged that the findings of a small study into the health properties of dried cranberries will lead to their use in a broader range of healthy food products.