DSM cuts production costs with new vitamin E plant
DSM Nutritional Products has lifted its vitamin E capacity to 25,000 tons - the world's largest - at a new plant that is being hailed for its production efficiencies, reports Dominique Patton.
Archives for September 12, 2004
Amino acid, carb supplement may combat muscle wasting in elderly
Supplements containing essential amino acids and carbohydrates appear to reduce the muscle wasting experienced by people confined to bed for long periods of time, shows a small trial.
Health claim for omega-3 foods - US takes first step
Last week the US approved a 'qualified' health claim for foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, one which could also be on the cards in Europe.
Martek and DHA: good results and a healthy future
After a successful third quarter, Martek Biosciences will be hoping that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) announcement last week that conventional foods will now be able to display a qualified health claim for omega-3 fatty acids, will give...
Fiber to replace low-carb as leading US diet?
Fiber-enriched products are the next big thing to hit the US health food market after the low-carb fad, according to a survey carried out by the Naples, New York database company Productscan Online.
Fazer begins three-year rye health drive
Finnish bakery group Fazer has begun a three-year programme promoting the health benefits of rye-based products - everything from cancer prevention to reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. And one company at least is hoping to persuade...
Dean Foods halts functional beverage production
Dairy producer Dean Food announced on Friday that it was exiting the nutritional beverage business operated by its specialty foods group segment.
Salt slashed in processed food
The UK food industry has backed a new campaign launched today by the country's food agency to slash salt levels in food products and reduce overall salt consumption in the consumer diet.