Lonza boosts niacinamide production
Swiss chemicals firm Lonza is strengthening its position in the vitamin B3 market, with construction of a new niacinamide plant at its Guangzhou site in China.
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Indian firm innovates in soyfoods sector
India's leading soy manufacturer Ruchi Soya Industries is rejuvenating its brand in a new marketing campaign that positions soy foods as a protein boost for growing children.
Further support for fortifying formula with fatty acids
Infant formula supplemented with iron and the fatty acids DHA and ARA helps to significantly improve the visual development of infants compared to non-supplemented formula, shows a new study.
Dean Foods buys up leading organic brand
Dairy foods producer Dean Foods is to buy the remaining 87 per cent share in organic milk leader Horizon Organic for around $216 million in cash, it announced today. The combined businesses, including both the Horizon Organic and Silk soymilk brands,...
Antioxidants promote easy breathing
Fruit and veg fans are likely to have better respiratory health than those with less healthy diets, suggests a recent review, highlighting the role of antioxidants in fruit and vegetables in protecting against inflammatory reactions and obstructed...
Omega-3 fatty acids linked to depression in elderly
Fatty acids may have a significant impact on mood in the elderly, say researchers in the Netherlands, showing that it is not just new mothers who could benefit from an omega-3 rich diet.
Price hike for CP Kelco xanthan gum
World leader in high-end hydrocolloid products CP Kelco has lifted the price of xanthan gum in response to market conditions.
McCormick, the right mix
US spice maker McCormick & Company saw profits in the second-quarter climb 19 per cent, helped by solid sales growth and interest income from a purchase-price adjustment.
Calls for ban on fizzy drinks in schools
Doctors in the UK will urge the government to control the sale of fizzy drinks in schools, following similar calls in the US in recent months.
Low omega-3 levels linked to 'lows' in elderly
Fatty acids may have a significant impact on mood in the elderly, say researchers in the Netherlands, showing that it is not just new mothers who could benefit from an omega-3 rich diet.