Archives for April 22, 2008

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Beneo explores carbohydrates for weight management

By  Stephen Daniells

Carbohydrates could be set to play an important role in weight management and the fight against obesity, said experts at the 1st European Beneo Scientific Symposium in Brussels.

No change for ginkgo monograph, says AHPA

By  Shane Starling

The ginkgo biloba monograph has not been updated in any significant manner as implied by a Californian botanicals supplier yesterday, according to the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).

Health awareness boosts US soy market, report

By  Lorraine Heller

The US market for soy foods and beverages is poised for strong growth as consumer awareness of the health benefits of soy increases, according to a new report.

CPI adds stevia in hopes of FDA approval

By  Clarisse Douaud

Corn Products International is investing in what it sees as the eventual approval of stevia as a sweetener by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), by adding a stevia-based high-intensity sweetener to its portfolio.