Archives for October 2, 2005

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Enzymotec improves DHA bioavailability

By  Dominique Patton

Israel-based Enzymotec says it has developed a new DHA-delivery system, which improves the body's absorption of the fatty acid.

Cocoa compounds may help diarrhoea

By  Dominique Patton

Dark chocolate made with flavonol-rich cocoa may help prevent diarrhoea, say scientists who have found cocoa compounds to limit the development of fluids that cause the condition.

Nutrition Formulators cuts clinical trial costs in half

By  Jess Halliday

Recognising a growing need to support products with science, contract manufacturer Nutritional Formulators is introducing a new foreign-based clinical trial service that it expects will give US-based outfits a run for their money.

Glanbia solves whey protein problems with R&D

By  Jess Halliday

Since it opened two years ago, Glanbia's R&D center in Twin Falls, Idaho, has set about addressing some of the problems that plague formulators working with whey protein ingredients. Jess Halliday speaks to Eric Bastian, director of research and...

Weekly Comment

Junk Food Babes

If education is meant to deliver knowledge and wise choices, why are we doing so little to educate our children about food?

New Poland will still fight EU sugar reform

By  Chris Mercer

A new centre-right government in Poland is unlikely to curb the country's strong opposition to EU sugar reforms as Commission representatives look for common ground to break the 'no' camp.