Weekly comment
Litigation: a necessary cost of doing business?
In the US, the role of court action in defining limits not set by regulators is generating a flood of costly court cases for the food industry: much unnecessary, and all damaging.
Archives for June 18, 2006
Positive results for Alltracel bioactive + sterols
Alltracel has obtained positive pre-clinical results from investigations into the effect of its cellulose cholesterol-lowering technology in combination with plant sterols, which may help smooth the route to its use in functional foods.
Nestlé enters weight management with Jenny Craig
Swiss food giant Nestlé is making a leap into weight management with the acquisition of Jenny Craig, a company offering weight loss consultation and products in North America, Australia and New Zealand.
Olive oil gains popularity on health claims and Mediterranean tastes
The health benefits associated with olive oil together with an increased interest in Mediterranean foods have contributed to the growth of an "invigorated" market for the product in the US, according to a new report.
Martek deal pits General Mills against Kellogg in omega-3 race
The race is on to see which of two leading cereal makers will be the first to place an omega-3 fortified product on shelves, following a new license and supply agreement between Martek and General Mills that is substantially similar to that which the...
Citrus peel extract shows benefits for diabetes
A daily supplement of an extract from citrus peel could reduce insulin resistance in hamsters, suggesting the extract might also help prevent diabetes in humans, says a North American study.
Lipid Nutrition, Tempo get ready for Canadian functional foods
Lipid Nutrition is teaming up with distributor Tempo Canada to position its ingredients for use in Canadian functional foods and previously untapped areas of the supplements market.
Advitech finalises France deal, secures financing
Advitech has secured two-part interim financing totalling C$350,000 to assist in ongoing commercialisation of its psoriasis product from sweet whey, Dermylex. The boon for the Canadian company coincides with the finalisation of its first marketing and...
Pine bark extract could calm ADHD kids, says study
A daily supplement of the French maritime pine bark extract, Pycnogenol, improved attention and coordination and reduce hyperactivity of kids with ADHD, says new research.