Archives for April 5, 2004

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Food chain to work on gaining consumer trust

Growth for food and beverage manufacturers will continue to lie in health-driven foods with a new survey direct from Brussels confirming that consumers have faith in fruit and vegetables, while the majority remain extremely sceptical about meat...

ET Horn and Cargill in soy protein alliance

A global manufacturer and marketer of soy protein products has announced an agreement with a leading distributor/supplier to represent its line of soy protein products throughout the United States.

Soy impact on heart health explained

Soy protein appears to lower risk of heart disease by increasing the size of LDL cholesterol particles and reducing dangerous cholesterol, shows a new study that further examines the mechanism behind soy's benefits to heart health.

Higher protein levels for bone health

High protein diets may in fact boost bone health, shows new research, that contradicts fears by nutritionists that increasing protein intake could lead to calcium losses.