Chromax finds new use in fiber products
Nutrition 21's chromium picolinate ingredient, Chromax, is to be used in a fiber product for the first time thanks to a new supply and licensing agreement the company has carved out with CNS.
Archives for November 2, 2005
Gee Lawson poised to grow European joint health market
Rising consumer demand for non-prescription jointcare remedies, backed up by new research out this year, will create a positive climate for growth of newer entrants to the joint health sector, believes UK company Gee Lawson.
Raisio 3Q shows need for higher margin products
Raisio's Benecol business continues to be its main driver of growth as the company battles to increase sales and earnings from its core activities in margarine and feed ingredients.
Ceba Foods invests in new production facility for Oatly
Sweden's Ceba Foods is building a new production facility to meet growing demand from health-conscious consumers for its oat drink, Oatly.
Melatonin helps travelers prepare for long-haul
A new study has shown that taking melatonin and using a light box for several days before crossing time zones can help travelers avoid jet lag by resetting their Circadian rhythms, and may also be of use to sufferers of delayed sleep phase syndrome.
Gingko biloba may reduce ovarian cancer risk
The herbal gingko biloba may lower the risk of developing ovarian cancer, US researchers say.
B&D to market super-broccoli extract
B&D Nutritional Ingredients has signed an exclusive agreement with CS Agra to market sgs-100, a broccoli seed extract from a plant strain that is unusually high in sulforaphane glucisinolate (SGS), in the United States.
DohlerGroup incorporates Palatinit energy ingredient
The DöhlerGroup has developed a range of sports beverages featuring Palatinose, a new type of sugar that is claimed to add nutritional value to finished foods.
Australia permits juice drinks fortified with calcium
Food standards authorities in Australia and New Zealand have legalised drinks fortified with calcium, offering opportunities for firms amid growing consumer demand and poor dietary intake.