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Cargill has indicated that it may take its Regenasure glucosamine chondroitin ingredient into functional beverages - yet it has emerged that another company's foray into the market has not proved positive, raising questions as to whether consumers are...
Tomatoes genetically modified to have high flavonoid content could reduce the levels of a protein in a mouse that is associated with inflammation, diabetes and heart disease in humans, says a study by BASF, TNO and two universities in Holland and Germany.
Food and beverage makers could soon tap into a range of new ingredients with a healthy twist as sugar and sweetener firm Tate & Lyle launches a new venture capital arm to focus on next-generation ingredients.
Scientists are using DNA extraction to build a quality 'ID card' for Andalusian goat's cheese, potentially offering a new way of proving the safety and quality of speciality products.
Canada has issued an advisory about a possible link between black cohosh and liver damage - bringing the herb, used in relieving menopausal symptoms, further negative attention following similar moves in the UK and Australia.
Utah-based Usana Heath Sciences is the latest company to secure a supply agreement with professional atheletes for use of its supplements in line with antidoping requirements - generating positive publicity for the industry as a whole in light of...
Isoflavones in the their aglycone form are absorbed faster and in bigger amounts from soy milk than the glucoside form, reports a new study from Yakult.