Soy food better than tablets for isoflavone dose: Study
Soy foods could be a better source of isoflavones than supplements, according to a new study from Stanford.
Archives for February 9, 2009
Yakult increases US probiotics exposure
Probiotics pioneer Yakult Honsha has gained a major supermarket distribution deal in the US that sees it building its presence in the western states where it launched in September, 2007.
Lutein-fortified milk passes bioavailability test: Study
Fortifying fermented milk with lutein may be a suitable vehicle to boost intakes of the compound, according to a new study from Spain.
Failure of Danone beauty yogurt is a learning opportunity
Danone pulled beauty yogurt Essensis from French shelves last week and left behind a lesson in how not to market edible cosmetics.
No room for functional foods gloom
Last week’s withdrawal of a high-profile functional food in France is disappointing for the company concerned and maybe for the healthy/functional foods industry, but you may be led to think differently if you happen to be a reader of the UK broadsheet,...