Wessanen streamlines Tree of Life Europe
Dutch firm Wessanen is to lay off managers at its Tree of Life health food and supplement operations as part of a major costcutting drive announced in the summer.
Archives for October 14, 2003
Irish dairy products to get functional boost
A probiotic cheese and products with high CLA levels are among the foods being developed at a new €16 million functional food research centre, recently opened in Ireland. One of its goals is to boost the competitive advantage of Irish companies,...
Fortification programme successful in Chile
Fortification of wheat flour with folic acid has substantially improved folate status in a population of women of reproductive age in Chile, report researchers in this month's Journal of Nutrition.
Avebe in starch agreement
The Benelux operation of Fiske Food Ingredients, a distribution business belonging to €4bn Dutch industrial chemicals group Univar, has linked up with starch ingredients company Avebe to distribute the co-operative's full range of products.
Researchers wake up to coffee antioxidant
German researchers have identified for the first time a potent antioxidant compound in coffee which could explain its anti-cancer activity. The study found that methylpyridinium, formed during the roasting process, increased protection against colon...
Danisco forges ahead with xanthan gums
Building on the one-stop-supplier philosophy, the new kid on the xanthan gum block Danisco has made inroads into the market this week, linking up with one of the largest xanthan gum suppliers in China, the Henan Tianguan group.
More fuel for carb debate
A new study adds further momentum to the debate on the merits of the Atkins diet. The small trial shows that low-carb diets let people eat more calories without the weight gain, according to researchers.
Nutrition 21 raises funds for Diachrome development
Chromium-based nutritional supplements manufacturer Nutrition 21 announced yesterday it has raised $3.25 million through the completion of a private placement of 4,062,500 shares of common stock to be used primarily for the continued development of...
Antioxidants blanched out of cooked veg
People could be losing out on the high antioxidant content of vegetables simply through the cooking process, finds a new study.
'Healthier' coffee with AFS patent
Researchers at Applied Food Sciences have patented their coffee roasting method, HealthyRoast, which boosts polyphenols levels in brewed coffee. Antioxidant-enriched coffee could be available in retailers next year.
Market-Wise keeps Cran-Max under its belt
Canadian company Market-Wise Enterprises has managed to hold onto its exclusive distribution rights for the cranberry supplement CranMax in Canada, following a recent decision in a US court.
Australia promotes healthy eating
The Australian government launched its National Nutrition Week yesterday, urging parents to buy healthier food for their children and help prevent the numbers of obese, 3.3 million in Australia, from climbing.