Archives for December 15, 2004

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Unilever to produce food with hoodia

SlimFast owner Unilever has gained the exclusive global rights to an appetite-suppressing compound extracted from the hoodia gordonii plant by UK-based Phytopharm, reports Dominique Patton.

China to clear GM rice?

China may become the first country in the world to operate the commercial production of genetically modified rice, ushering in cheaper and constant supplies for the popular food staple and ingredient.

Bionutrics launches cholesterol clinical trials

Biopharmaceutical company Bionutrics has said it will carry out clinical trials for its newly formulated dietary supplements designed to address lipid metabolism and help maintain a normal level of cholesterol.

Water to be tasty in the new year

Several major beverage companies plan to begin selling flavored water early next year, a move that could bost their sales in the rapidly growing bottled water market, according to a report by the Associated Press (AP) this week.

Hydrocolloid gum arabic prices doubled

Prices for the popular hydrocolloid gum arabic used in a range of food applications have doubled in 12 months as political turmoil and poor stocks leave the market exposed, writes Lindsey Partos.

Food appointments from the top

Moves in the food industry this week include Monica Gonzalez joining the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) as director of scientific and regulatory policy and Mike Leavitt being picked to head the Health and Human Services department..

Ayurvedic herbals heavy in metals or not?

An analysis of Ayurvedic herbals found that 20 percent contained metals at potentially toxic levels, according to a study in JAMA, but the American Herbal Products Association believes the products tested should not have been on the market in the...