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Consumption of low-fat dairy as part of the DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) may help to lower blood pressure in adolescents, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Vitality Brands has introduced superfruit juice - Well Naturally AntiOx shots in Australia for an immune-boosting vitamin lift.

Nutraceuticals company, Works With Water, has launched the UK's first spring water containing ingredients clinically proven to help reduce acne.

Two Hull University Business School graduates have won Ministerial support for their campaign to banish VAT on healthy smoothie drinks.

Consumer associations around Europe have joined the UK Food Standards Agency in calling for the EU to ban six synthetic food and beverage colourings suspected of being linked to hyperactivity in children.

The UK Food Standards Agency has called for an EU ban on six artificial food and beverage colourings linked with hyperactivity in children by a recent academic study.

The Salt and Sugar Reduction Symposium 2008 took place on 31 March–1 April in Amsterdam. The symposium, organised by CMPi, attracted 120 delegates from 22 countries.

Beneo-Orafti Active Food Ingredients Application Manager, Rudi Wouters, examines how ice cream makers can make their indulgent products more healthy.

The new Corporate Manslaughter Act comes into force on 6 April. UK risk adviser and insurance broker, Aon, advises on how to make your company safe.

According to BENEO-Orafti, the health aspects of new dairy drink products are more important than 'convenience', which used to be the main promotion driver.

Pre-clinical study using Martek's DHA demonstrates new role for DHA in reducing risk in late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

Clinical research has shown that Australian Native Fruits contain 'exceptional' levels of disease fighting antioxidants.