Milk to cut cholesterol launches in UK
Unilever will be first to the UK marketplace with a cholesterol-lowering milk drink, adding the new product to its Flora Pro-Activ range this month.
Archives for March 1, 2004
Price rises for synthetic vanilla
Proof that soaring price rises are not only branded in the hard pushed natural vanilla market with the news this week that Norwegian ingredients company Borregaard Synthesis has hiked up the price for its line of synthetic vanillin products.
Million dollar deal signed on vitamin E
US oil-to-powder processor Nutri Pharmaceuticals Research has signed a million dollar deal to supply vitamin E powder to International Specialty Botanical Products.
Solae launches TV campaign to raise profile of soy protein
The Solae company has launched a multi-million dollar television advertising campaign to build consumer awareness of its soy protein brand and steal sales of meat products, currently increasing with the popularity of high protein, low carbohydrate diets.
Functional drinks drive growth in soft drinks market
Germany is Europe's largest soft drink market with the UK following fast behind, reports a new study that predicts consumption will soar to 186 litres per person per year by 2007.
Phytopharm seeks food partners for weight control plant extract
UK drug development company Phytopharm has raised approximately £6.5 million (€9.7m) through a new share placement in preparation for future supply of its plant-based appetite suppressant to manufacturers of meal replacements.