Grape's nutraceutical content boosted by pest agent spray
Spraying grapes with a safe anti-bacterial agent could triple the nutraceutical content, says a study from Italy, but the effects are not carried over into wine.
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Baby-boomers may benefit most from flavanol-rich cocoa
The heart health of the baby-boom generation could benefit from flavanol-rich cocoa, reports a study co-funded by Mars, but independent experts warn against confusion with commercial chocolate snacks.
US patent granted to Sabinsa for Garcitrin
Phytonutrient supplier Sabinsa has been granted a US patent for its weight management ingredient Garcitrin, thereby adding to the body of knowledge surrounding the use of hydroxycitric acid compounds.
Carotech signs Tocomin Suprabio deal with Metagenics
Malaysian vitamin E supplier Carotech has signed an exclusive agreement with Metagenics for distribution of its tocotrienol complex Tocomin Suprabio to healthcare practitioners in North America - the latest in a series of moves the Malaysian company...
Vitamin K-fortified milk must carry warning
New Zealand dairy Fonterra must add a warning label to its new vitamin K-enriched milk and yoghurt to reduce the risk for people taking the blood thinning drug Warfarin, said the New Zealand food authorities yesterday.
BASF vitamin C, lysine sales slip once more
BASF's fine chemicals division reported a huge rise in operating profits in second quarter 2006 - no thanks to vitamins. Rather, credit is given to a swift trade in aroma chemicals and gains from contract manufacturing and personal care acquisitions.
EHPM, ERNA plan vitamin and mineral level conference
Plans are already afoot to ensure input from all concerned at the next stage of setting maximum vitamin and mineral levels in supplements and fortified foods under EU law, with a conference planned by EHPM in November.