Archives for June 13, 2007

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Is Down Under the new Amazon for superfruits?

By  Stephen Daniells

Scientists in Australia are scrutinizing the country's flora for fruit with the potential to tap into the growing trend of exotic fruits as sources of colours, flavours and health ingredients.

Nutraceutical market ripe for baby boomer products

By  Clarisse Douaud

There is still more room for functional food and dietary supplement manufacturers to target baby boomers, but it will require the use of sensitive marketing tactics say analysts.

Cod liver oil linked to less depression

By  Stephen Daniells

Regular and long-term intake of omega-3 fatty acid-rich cod liver oil may protect people from symptoms of depression, says a large study from Norway.