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The Swiss food giant has confirmed its interest in some of Novartis' functional foods, part of the unit put up for sale earlier this year. Analysts speculate that the food group could easily afford to buy the drug company's functional food unit.
People with a low amount of potassium in their diet could be more likely to experience a stroke, find scientists. Increasing dietary intake of fruits such as bananas and nuts could help reduce the risk.
Zinc intake among the elderly in Europe is generally low - but European researchers are currently trying to discover the role of zinc in preventing the chronic and degenerative diseases associated with ageing.
Quorn Foods has defended its meat-free foods, following an attack by the Center for Science in the Public Interest which wants Quorn to be recalled from US supermarkets.
Swiss chemicals company Lonza has been awarded GRAS status for two of its L-Carnitine products.
Speciality chemicals business Cognis has launched a new chitosan-based skincare product, aimed at the professional skincare sector.