Archives for September 19, 2002

← 2002

Can fruit improve bone health?

A massive investigation into the role of diet on bone health suggests that eating plenty of fruit and vegetables could be the key to slowing down the onset of osteoporosis in women.

DSM boosts lactoferrin production

Dutch life science company DSM, together with Agennix, a US developer of recombinant human lactoferrin, has opened a new manufacturing facility on DSM's fermentation site in Capua, Italy.

Artificial sweeteners get healthy boost

Artificial sweeteners are less likely to lead to weight gain in overweight people than consumption of foods containing sucrose, according to research from the US published this week. With rates of obesity increasing worldwide, the research offers some...

Wessanen quits dairy sector

The reorganisation of Dutch group Wessanen is now complete with the sale of Leerdammer, the last of its dairy units, to Fromageries Bel of France. The group will now focus on the wellness sector - but this will not necessarily lead to a major...