Waters capitalise on obesity issue
Drinks companies are increasingly pushing bottled waters at the body-conscious consumer, taking advantage of water's established health position and shifting attitudes towards healthier lifestyles.
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Carotech wins patent on vitamin E complex
US-based Carotech has received a patent for a novel tocotrienol complex, said to increase the bioavailability of tocotrienols in the gastrointestinal tract.
Bunge forms phytosterol ingredients alliance
Agribusiness Bunge last week announced the formation of an alliance with Procter & Gamble and Peter Cremer North America to produce and market cholesterol-reducing phytosterol ingredients for pharmaceuticals and foods.
Martek's European patent for oil blend revoked
US-based Martek Biosciences said on Friday that its European DHA/ARA oil blends patent had been revoked by the European Patent Office following challenges made by two potential competitors.
Quest launches new dairy ingredients system
Innovation pushed from flavour firms operating in this competitive sector brings food developers new opportunities to improve the final product as ICI flavour subsidiary Quest International, streamlined in May this year through the spin off of its...
Peptides steal the show at HiE
The new interest in protein, one of this year's biggest food formulation trends, has been supported by ingredient innovation, with proteins stealing the majority of nominations for the Health Ingredients Europe awards presented on Tuesday.
Health and innovation taking organic dairy mainstream
Rachel's Organic, a leading UK producer of organic dairy products, says that the growing appetite of British consumers for healthy, innovative products is helping sustain growth in the burgeoning UK organic dairy sector. Tom Armitage reports.
Early nutrient deficiency may increase adolescent violence
Malnutrition in the first few years of life leads to antisocial and aggressive behaviour throughout childhood and late adolescence, report US researchers.