UK government slammed over pesticides in school food
The UK's Soil Association has slammed the government for its 'complacent' claim that pesticides found in school fruit and vegetables are 'broadly similar' to those found in supermarkets.
Archives for October 2, 2006
Sabinsa agrees to end US Genimax sales
Sabinsa Corporation has agreed to discontinue making or selling Genimax in the US as part of a settlement with Archer Daniels Midland over patent infringement of the agribusiness giant's proprietary soy isoflavone technology.
IFF develops reference base for salt reduction flavors
International Flavors & Fragrances has completed an internal program designed for sodium reduction, which provides the firm with a base of reference for its range of flavor systems for reduced salt applications.
NBTY becomes Ester-C owner as Zila Nutraceuticals sale completes
The sale of Zila's nutraceutical business to NBTY, including Ester-C, has completed, marking the new owner's entry into ingredients and freeing up the old owner's attention for its core cancer detection interests.
Naturex to promote Moroccan sourced botanicals
Naturex is aiming to raise industry awareness of traditional botanicals sourced from Morocco, ahead of unveiling nine new plants that could provide dietary supplement makers with a raft of new formulation options.
Orafti explores new ground for inulin, oligofructose
Inulin and oligofructose could offer ways of stemming the tide of obesity, or could change immune responses and protect against potentially harmful infection, said prebiotic experts at Orafti's 5th Research Conference at Harvard Medical School last week.
Frutarom snaps up Acatris Health for €10.5m
Frutarom is acquiring Acatris Health for €10.5m cash in the latest step in its rapid expansion programme - a move expected to bolster its R&D and human resources, and create new cross-selling opportunities.
Pomegranate juice may cut Alzheimer's risk
A daily glass of antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice could halve the build-up of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, says a new animal study from the USA.
McDonalds New Zealand adopts new nutritional labelling
McDonalds New Zealand announced last week its intention to increase nutritional labeling with percentage daily intake (%DI), following a similar announcement by McDonalds Australia.