Weekly comment
Working at self-regulation
Self-regulation has become the mantra of food groups who argue that laws are not always necessary - but can industry be trusted when it has failed so spectacularly in the past?
Archives for May 1, 2006
Embria announces Iowa HQ
Embria Health Sciences is to invest more than $10m on establishing its headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, with a 5.1-acre site that will include manufacturing facilities for its new EpiCor immunity ingredient.
HMRlignan may inhibit prostate cancer
Research from Italy has shed light on possible mechanisms for stopping the growth of prostate cancer by Linnea's HMRlignan, as the company continues to consolidate the science behind its product.
Omega-3 could reduce neck and back pain
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids could reduce the incidence of neck and back pain and eliminate the need for medication, says a small US study.
New challenge to ephedra ban as appeal looms
A question mark has been hanging over the legality of ephedra for more than a year, since a Utah court threw open to debate the FDA's 2004 final ruling banning the herbal. Now with the hearing of FDA's appeal just one week away, a new case has been...
New Zealand to do more blackcurrant business in Japan
The New Zealand blackcurrant industry is strengthening its presence in the Japanese nutraceutical and functional food market, as the NZ Berryfruit Group (NZBG) becomes one of the first five companies to sign up to the new Tokyo 'beachhead'.
Frutarom targets Korean market with healthy plant extracts
Flavours and plant extracts firm Frutarom is investing in clinical trials in South Korea to tap into the strong growth of functional food and beverages in this market.