Ireland: dioxin levels in fish OK, fish capsules less impressive
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) this week released details of a study on the potential dioxin contamination of fish and fish oil capsules. Results are encouraging.
Archives for March 15, 2002
Tomatoes to combat prostate cancer, new findings
Dr. Edward Giovannucci of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School has published a new epidemiological survey review that confirms earlier studies suggesting that the consumption of lycopene-rich foods can reduce the risk of prostate...
Bowl of organic soup could beat cancer
Eating organic soups could help to reduce the risk of developing cancer or suffering a stroke or heart attack, New Scientist magazine said on Wednesday.
Nutraceuticals drive flavonoid and isoflavone growth
Dramatic growth currently experienced by the nutraceuticals market is forecast to be the biggest driver in the development of the flavonoids and isoflavones markets in Europe in the next six years. New research from market analysts Frost and Sullivan...
US to host series of food safety forums
The US Agriculture Department, which is seeking a record US$ 905 million (€1,024m) for food safety spending next year, will hold a series of public meetings on ways to better protect the nation's food supply, a top USDA official said yesterday.
Legal action in Australia over vitamin price cartel
The vitamin price fixing affair which has already seen a cartel of some of the world's major producers fined by the European and US authorities is continuing in other parts of the world. This week saw the Australian Federal Court clear the way for a...