Pomegranate juice in heart health trial
Researchers in Britain are to test whether drinking pomegranate juice can prevent blood vessel damage and help to protect against heart disease.
Archives for November 29, 2004
Genetic maps of crops get closer
Understanding the genetic make-up of rice will help scientists to map the genomes of corn and sorghum crops, say US researchers, at at time when scientists are keen to promote the gluten-free benefits of sorghum in food formulations.
Japanese cooking oil helps cut cholesterol
A novel cooking oil further lowers cholesterol in people on cholesterol-lowering medication and could offer a safer alternative to increasing drug dosages, suggests new research.
Chylomicrons open the door to eventual NPD?
The knowledge gap between why people with low 'bad' cholesterol levels are still susceptible to heart attacks gets narrower with breakthrough research from a nutritional food scientist suggesting that the little known chylomicrons and their pathways...
Colostrum producer targets European functional foods market
A German company is aiming to increase the use of colostrum in nutritional products, with the help of new supplier Buckton Scott, reports Dominique Patton.
Glenmorangie growth highlights reason for LVMH bid
Glenmorangie's final set of interim figures before its takeover by French luxury goods group LVMH underline the importance of the acquisition, with the whisky maker's premium brands all performing ahead of expectations.
PL Thomas develops quercetin ingredients
Ingredients supplier PL Thomas announced today it has developed a line of food ingredients that include the antioxidant quercetin.
Chylomicrons fill knowledge gap
The knowledge gap between why people with low 'bad' cholesterol levels are still susceptible to heart attacks could be near to closing with breakthrough research from a nutritional food scientist suggesting that the little known chylomicrons and their...
Pizza company to serve trans-fat free fries
Canadian company Pizza Pizza announced last week that it will eliminate trans fats from its French fries.
Tate & Lyle buys South African ingredients business
UK sweetener firm Tate & Lyle strengthens its position in the South African ingredients market, buying up small ingredients supplier Dolcre for €1.9 million.
Sorghum genetic map nearer than we think?
Understanding the genetic make-up of rice will help scientists to map the genomes of corn and sorghum crops, say US researchers, at a time when scientists are keen to promote the gluten-free benefits of sorghum in food formulations.
Infant foods in mycotoxin safety limits
Food safety reaffirmed with infant foods in the UK strapped into the legal limits for fungal contamination, finds a recent survey from the UK's food watchdog.
Food shopping becomes healthier
Americans are becoming healthier shoppers, according to a report published last week by the Food Marketing Institute.
Orafti reaps rewards at Russian ingredients show
Belgian ingredients group Orafti has walked away with three awards at this year's Ingredients Russia 2004 exhibition, more than any other company, but major international groups did not have it all their own way, with a number of local producers also...