Youth pill a reality, new evidence
Two dietary supplements readily available in most health food stores have been shown to slow down the ageing process in rats, raising hopes that an anti-ageing pill for humans could soon be a reality.
Archives for February 20, 2002
New product development for soup ingredients
US soup maker Campbell Soup Co. announced on Tuesday that it is to form a business unit aimed at finding new uses and markets for existing products such as using soups as ingredients in convenience-oriented meals.
Food industry information centre tackles terrorism
In the US, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC) signed an agreement this week to establish a public/private sector partnership with the Food Industry Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC).
German fast food reacts to 'mad cow' scare
The latest "mad cow disease" scare in Germany got a boost over the weekend after reports that the McDonald's fast food restaurant chain in Germany had pulled beef from circulation, Reuters Health reports.
Enzyme market slows down, nutrients picks up
Environmental biotechnology has been used by humans for centuries in food making, medicine, fermentation and waste treatment. According to a new study, today the market for microbial blends and nutrients is gaining in strength.
Moderate drinking may help keep leg arteries clear
More research confirms the benefits of moderate drinking. A daily moderate intake of alcohol may prevent blockages in the arteries that supply blood to the legs, according to a new study.