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Gadot is introducing a new highly soluble source of calcium suitable for use in syrups and concentrates, which could help beverage formulators design products to meet burgeoning interest in functional drinks.
Slovenian rosemary extract firm Vitiva has completed a marketing deal for the US and Canada, following on from last month's ambitious expansion into the UK and Irish markets.
Capsaicin, the compound that gives red pepper its heat, could stop the spread of prostate cancer, claims a new study.
Nutrient levels in fruits, vegetables and some food crops have dramatically declined in the past 50 years, something that could further push consumers to opting for more nutritious organic goods.
Ocean Nutrition Canada has signed a trademark licensing agreement with Australia's YourHealth Group for the use of its Meg-3 omega-3 brand on complementary medicines.
Norwegian omega-3 supplier Epax has introduced new maximum limits for environmental pollutant levels in its oils, which it expects will boost consumer confidence in products.
Fruit and vegetables waste products offer a cheap and practical source of potent antioxidants that could be used as functional ingredients, says a Spanish-German study.
Global fish oil production declined in 2005, according to figures from the US fisheries department, while demand from the nutraceuticals industry is on the up.
The most successful way to lose weight is not the type of diet chosen, but actually sticking to it, according to research published by the ARS, which also reveals that people are most likely to stick to calorie and portion restriction diets than fat...