Forbes Medi-Tech Inc., a US nutraceutical and pharmaceutical
company, announced this week the development of a "designer oil"
that reduces LDL("bad")...
Polybind, a European project to investigate the benefits of
polyphenols on colon health has received funding under the Fifth
Framework Programme. The...
Ocean Spray Cranberries, the US cranberry co-operative, is looking
to push the Japanese market. A 2 million barrel glut in the United
States has encouraged...
Both Vitamin E and Vitamin C can help prevent cataracts, according
to a recent health study. The cataract condition is believed to be
age-related and...
Cadbury Schweppes plc, the UK drinks and food group, announced this
week that its Australian subsidiary is to build on its Australian
beverages business....
A glass of wine or Japanese sake rice wine may help brain function
for the over 40's, a new study carried out in Japan suggests. In a
four-year study...
After an extensive search, Obipektin AG and her sister company
Spreda AG - Swiss-based suppliers of speciality food ingredients -
have succeeded in finding...
In the U.S leading cancer researchers have agreed to help teach a
university course this spring that explores the health benefits of
fruits and Vegetables,...
A species of sea squirt may some day play a critical role in
fighting cancer, Onhealth reports this week. A particular form of
sea squirt has been discovered...
Irish Commissioner David Byrne unveiled a major initiative on 8
November 2000 aimed at regaining the confidence of European
consumers in the food they eat.
Supplements of natural lutein esters may reduce the risk of
blindness in later life, a new study suggests. Scientists at the
University Medical Centre...
Andreas Schlapfer, head of Nestle Russia, is to leave to head
Nestle France. When he arrived in 1995 Nestle carried just two
products in Russia, in contrast...
Dairy industry researchers and applications experts are hosting a
live, interactive discussion designed specifically for food
technologists, about the...
U.K. Express Dairies announced on Friday that it is to combine its
Northern Ireland liquid milk business with Golden Vale to form a
joint venture. Express...
Interbrew, the Belgian brewer, yesterday announced an initial
public offering that could value it at up to E16bn ($13.8bn), the
Financial Times reported....
The U.K. Food Standards Authority announced recently that public
consultation has started on proposals for an EU-wide ban on
"pithing" in cattle, sheep...
U.S. company, Soma Products Co. is set to market "Soma Herbal"-a
non-alcoholic herbal beer. The beverage incorporates Kava Kava,
Scullcap (an herb in...
Molson, Canada's largest brewery, is to buy the Bavaria beer brand
and 5 bottling plants from Brazil's Companhia de Bebidas das
Americas (Ambev) for as...
U.S banana producers can claim that their fruit reduces the risk of
blood pressure and a stroke the International Banana Association
announced last week....
Creatine, a food supplement frequently used by professional and
amateur athletes, may prevent brain damage following traumatic
brain injury, a new study...
According to a recent study iron levels in the body may be linked
to heart attacks and strokes. Researchers at the Japanese Kurume
University School of...
Tate & Lyle, the starches and sugars group, is likely to
announce write-offs of about £75m in connection with the planned
sale of Western Sugar when it...
Being overweight and having high blood pressure can independently
increase a man's of developing kidney cancer, according to a new
study. Combined research...
Researchers at U.S.-based Naturally Vitamins in Arizona claim that
the amino acid, citrulline, may provide a superior support to
enhance "male performance"....
Research at the Australian science institute, CSIRO, has shown that
antioxidants in green tea can lower cholesterol in rabbits by
increasing the quantity...
The UK Agriculture Minister has explained his decision not to
attack former Conservative cabinet ministers following the
publication of Lord Phillips...