New body meets to investigate herbal safety
The Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products - set up under the new EU legislation designed to investigate the safety of herbal medicines - is holding its inaugural meeting in London.
Archives for September 23, 2004
Chr Hansen targets Argentina with new pilot plants
Sparking growth in the emerging South American food market, Danish ingredients giant Chr Hansen has opened new facilities in Argentina designed to serve expanding activities from international customers, reports Lindsey Partos.
Is Codex doing enough?
Codex Alimentarius fails consumer organisations, claims a leading consumer group, but ongoing Codex action and work accomplished suggests the UN-backed body is doing much good for food safety and trade.
Brits not excited by low-carb diets says report
Low-carb diets are still on the fringe of British eating habits, with high drop-out rates and consumer cynicism over health benefits, according to a new report - confirming the UK bakery industry's view that low-carbs pose no immediate threat to sales...
Women could have the sweeter tooth
Food marketers will be interested by a new study that suggests women have a sweeter tooth than men.
Soy could stop spread of breast cancer
An in-vitro study carried out at the University of Ulster, has concludede that eating more soy-rich foods could reduce the spread of breast cancer.