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 Food Research 2008-02-28He also said that both the Food and Drug Administration and the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - two agencies that share responsibility for ensuring the safety of food products - were. However, the hulls could make a significant contribution to reducing the fat content of food products if further research supports the positive and promising early results.. The research, by Anglo-US experts, also claims that even part of the benefit seen in very depressed patients stems from their having a reduced response to the placebo - the term for the dummy pills.
2008-02-28 Covidien wins FDA OK for generic heart image agent Industries Healthcare ReutersSaid on Wednesday the U. S. Food and Drug Administration granted tentative approval for its generic imaging agent used for detecting coronary artery disease. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Healthcare products company Covidien COV. N said on Wednesday the U. S. Food and Drug Administration granted tentative approval for its generic imaging agent used for - Pharmaceuticals (sub-industry) United States of America Advanced medical equipment Pharmaceuticals - diversified Healthcare Healthcare services Healthcare equipment and supplies Pharmaceuticals and
2008-02-28 CIAA outlines priorities to Slovenia presidencyCIAA has listed its views on a series of hot topics for the food industry, including the trade partners, legislation and the importance of research The EUs food and drink sector is still hampered in its development by a legislative environment, which is not conducive to innovation. The better regulation approach has not yet met expectations and experience with impact assessments has triggered concern as to the credibility of the approach. " CIAA is expecting more funds dedicated to food research. It said it firmly believes in the importance of developing a CIAA outlines priorities to Slovenia presidency The Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries of Europe (CIAA) has issued a memorandum outlining the industrys hopes - CIAA novel foods research Slovenia
2008-02-28 More pain seen for Finnish food industry in 2008 Industries Consumer Goods and Retail ReutersHELSINKI (Reuters) - Record high grain prices and a tough pork market are expected to pressure the Finnish food industry for a while yet, as companies struggle to transfer price hikes to hard-pressed consumers. It managed to diminish the losses in its food business in the last quarter, but the impact of grain prices had been felt as progress was slower than expected. By Agnieszka Flak HELSINKI (Reuters) - Record high grain prices and a tough pork market are expected to pressure the Finnish food industry for a while yet, as companies struggle to transfer price - Finland Nordic Countries Europe Western Europe Food processing Food products Farming and fishing Grains Chemicals Food and beverage Food and tobacco Non cyclical consumer goods Economic news EC
2008-02-27 Foodmakers, agencies blamed for recall messHe also said that both the Food and Drug Administration and the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - two agencies that share responsibility for ensuring the safety of food products - were underfunded, had "inconsistent oversight" and "ineffective coordination" and cant be relied upon to protect American consumers. NEW YORK ( ) -- House lawmakers, calling the U. S. food safety system "fragile" and a "mess," harshly chastised leading food companies and federal agencies Tuesday for allowing unsafe products to reach American consumers. House lawmakers, calling the U. S. food safety system "fragile" and a "mess," harshly chastised leading food companies and federal agencies Tuesday for allowing unsafe products to reach American consumers. - Food ConAgra Stupak Blackburn DeGette Westland Hallmark Mendell FDA USDA
2008-02-27 Depression drugs do not work The AustralianThe research, by Anglo-US experts, also claims that even part of the benefit seen in very depressed patients stems from their having a reduced response to the placebo - the term for the dummy pills against which trial drugs are usually compared - rather than an increased response to the antidepressant when compared with patients with less severe depression. Ian Hickie, director of the Brain and Mind Research Institute at Sydney University - who argued against Professor Parker in the same edition of the British Medical Journal - said the findings ignored the fact that suicide rates had fallen in countries where antidepressant use was most widespread. "It would be a mistake to say that drug treatment should be withheld for anything other than the most severe depression," he said. NEW-GENERATION antidepressants, including the "happy pill" Prozac, may be no better at relieving the symptoms of depression than a dummy pill. - Depression drugs do not work The Nation The Australian
2008-02-27 Naturex joins ginseng research programmeAccount for the majority of the global 10m pound ginseng market. American ginseng accounts for 80 per cent of that figure according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. French ingredients supplier Naturex is investing in research on the North American strain of ginseng that may lead to European Union-approved claims for the popular herb. The research will support Naturexs GinseniPure range, which includes American and Asian ginseng. Asian ginseng is not being studied but Project researchers include agricultural, life sciences, biochemistry, social sciences, economics, and marketing specialists. Naturex joins ginseng research programme French ingredients supplier Naturex is investing in research on the North American strain of ginseng that may lead to European - Naturex Jamieson Laboratories ginseng EFSA metabolic syndrome
2008-02-27 Antidepressants a waste of time for most patients, study says-NationalA review of clinical trials for antidepressant drugs regularly prescribed in Australia found they worked no better than a placebo for mildly depressed patients and most people suffering severe depression. The study, which used research on drugs, including Prozac, Efexor and Aropax, that drug firms had not previously released, has been applauded by experts for its scope and integrity. Researchers, led by Professor Irving Kirsch from the University of Hull in Britain, analysed 47 clinical trials using data released under freedom of information rules by the US Food and Drug Administration. Their research was published in Popular anti-depressants, including Prozac, are a waste of time for most depressed people, research suggests. - The Age Online - Antidepressants a waste of time for most patients study says National
2008-02-27 Soybean hulls to cut fat uptake from doughnutsHowever, the hulls could make a significant contribution to reducing the fat content of food products if further research supports the positive and promising early results. Has already been reported in cakes and cookies to reduce fat content of the finished formulation, according to background information in the article. Moreover, the same researchers previously reported that the uptake of fat was reduced by about 25 per cent when added to the frying batter used for the production of potato sticks. Soybean hulls to cut fat uptake from doughnuts Adding micro-particulated soybeans hulls to a doughnut formulation may reduce the uptake of fat by the consumer - Soybean hulls micro-particulates flavour
2008-02-26 LGUs must strive to attain food security, DA says-INQUIRER. net, Philippine News for FilipinosFondevilla, who is also the executive director of the National Agriculture and Fisheries Council, laid down the departments food sustainability thrust before delegates to its consultation and workshop for agriculture stakeholders in the Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon and Cordillera at Oxford Hotel here on . There are still local government units which allot only a fraction of their budget for food sustainability programs, Agriculture Undersecretary Bernie Fondevilla said. Some also still prefer building waiting sheds (and) basketball courts. - INQUIRER. net INQUIRER Interactive Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippine News Philippines Filipino News Filipino Pilipino Balita Pinoy Pinay Filipino-American Fil-Am newspapers Inquirer
2008-02-26 UPDATE 1-US FDA says has issues with Theravance drug Deals Regulatory News ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U. S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it canceled Wednesdays advisory panel review of an experimental Theravance Inc (THRX. O: (Adds background, companies not available, share price) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U. S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it canceled Wednesdays advisory panel review of an experimental - Pharmaceuticals - generic and speciality Pharmaceuticals (sub-industry) Biotechnology United States of America Health and medicine Washington / US Government News Regulation and enforcement
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