Broccoli trend gains momentum
Cyvex Nutrition is expanding its range of broccoli ingredients after a series of studies revealing the cancer-fighting benefits of the wonder veg has increased popularity.
Archives for March 16, 2006
Von Eschenbach to be nominated as permanent commissioner
A permanent commissioner could be on the cards for FDA after President Bush signalled yesterday that he intended to nominate Andrew von Eschenbach for the job on a permanent basis - an appointment that could help smooth regulatory issues for the...
Zila profits stall as sales fall
Zila has reported a 12 per cent drop in net revenue, as the nutraceuticals division failed to recuperate from a lavish marketing spend amid declining factory sales.
Folic acid fortification linked to lower stroke death rates
The number of deaths from stroke in North America has dropped by five per cent since the introduction of folic acid fortification, while figures in the non-fortifying UK have not changed.
Cartel fines slashed for BASF, Daiichi
BASF and Daiichi, two of the companies involved in the 1990s vitamin cartel, have had their fines significantly reduced by a European court, which ruled that the Commission made errors when calculating the fines.
Tocotrienols may stop the spread of cancer cells
Tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E, could stop the spread of cancer cells, adding to previous studies and drawing attention to this least studied form of the vitamin.