Archives for July 23, 2003

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DSM, Roche deal cleared by Commission

The European Commission has conditionally cleared DSM's acquisition of Roche Vitamins and Fine Chemicals, it said yesterday. The deal, likely to be completed in the third quarter 2003, will cost DSM €1,750 million.

European food research gets funding top-up

Around €17.5 billion is to be poured into food-related research as the European Commission announces initial investment in the first year of the EU 6th Research Framework Programme (FP6).

New look for Degussa products

Degussa BioActives creates new logos for two key supplement products in a bid to increase brand recognition.

AMCO notes rise in milk protein isolate demand

American Casein Company (AMCO), a manufacturer of milk protein isolates, has reported a significant increase in demand for its milk protein isolate (CMP-221) in recent months.

Food makers under the eye of WHO

Executives from global food and drink firms continued talks on their role in global health at a WHO meeting last week. The industry is under increasing pressure to support health in a climate of new regulations, legal actions and consumer demand.

ADM answers corn competition concerns

Agribusiness giant ADM will dissolve a joint venture with US corn sweetener company after the two companies stuck an agreement under the auspices of a federal judge, reports the Washington Post.

Capsugel, Endomatrix sign EDT alliance

Endomatrix, developer of a patented Endothelial Dysfunction Therapy (EDT) focused on treating the root cause of cardiovascular disease, has announced the signing of agreements for Capsugel to both develop and subsequently manufacture its first...

Dairy foods, chocolate - room for healthy innovation

Both the dairy sector and confectionery, considered reasonably mature markets, are finding new ways of adding value to products - the addition of functional ingredients. CLA yoghurts and energy-boosting chocolate bars are among the latest launches.

Green algae extract improves flu vaccine response

A green algae supplement has been shown to boost the immune system's response to the flu vaccine in people aged 50-55 years old, although the findings, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, were not consistent across other ages.