A sweeter end product
German sweeteners firm Nutrinova reports on new research showing how sweeteners used in hot drinks can alter the flavour profile. The results allow the company to provide sweetener manufacturers with useful guidance, it says.
Archives for June 9, 2003
Orafti presents prebiotics update
Belgian supplier of prebiotic ingredients Orafti Active Food Ingredients will hold its fourth research conference, 'Inulin and Oligofructose: FeelGood Factors for Health and Well-being', in Paris in February 2004.
NBTY to buy Numico's Rexall Sundown
New York-based supplement manufacturer NBTY said today it has agreed to buy the vitamin manufacturer Rexall Sundown from Dutch group Numico for $250 million in cash.
SoBe launches Synergy line
South Beach Beverage Company is introducing a new range of 'healthy refreshment beverages' called SoBe Synergy. The line has been designed specifically for sale in vending machines.
High iron intake linked to Parkinson's risk
A high intake of iron, especially in combination with high manganese intake, may be related to risk for Parkinson's disease, finds a new study.
Alpro expands UK soya milk range
Belgian soya milk manufacturer Alpro has introduced a chocolate flavour of its alternative milk drink in the UK market.
Herbal blend to boost immunity
Insure Your Health, producer of Cran-max, has announced the launch of its latest product Anti-max, a blend of elderberry, green tea, ginger and nigella sativa, designed to boost the immune system.
Numico reaches agreement on Rexall sale
The Netherlands-based food group Royal Numico is to sell its US vitamin manufacturer Rexall Sundown to rival NBTY for $250 million (€213m) in cash, it said today.
Drinks formulation, an alternative to gum arabic
French starch ingredients company Cerestar Food & Pharma Specialties Europe, a business unit of US agri-giant Cargill, has added a new spray-dried n-OSA starch to its C*EmCap product range.
Anti-ephedra actions continue
Government authorities throughout North America have been taking further action against products containing the herbal ephedra.