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A fair trade future
The world needs an independent trade watchdog to properly regulate the international food supply chain if we as a society are to truly create a more sustainable and ethical food market.
Archives for October 30, 2006
Novozymes raises earnings outlook after strong results
Novozymes has reported 'highly satisfactory' results for the first nine months of 2006, enabling the enzyme giant to adjust the outlook for earnings upwards.
Nutra Products says Garlieze biovailable without 'garlic burp'
Nutra Products is using the 'unsocial' side of garlic as a selling point to promote its garlic supplement ingredient Garlieze, for which it recently presented a study at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Nutrition.
Curry spice extract may have anti-arthritis potential
Extracts from turmeric, the yellow spice used extensively in curries, reduced the destruction of joints associated with arthritis to similar levels to pharmaceuticals, says a new animal study from the US.
Cognis to launch Omevital omega-3 at HIE
Cognis has announced it will launch a branded omega-3 fish oil ingredient called Omevital, following its acquisition of the Norwegian supplier Napro Pharma earlier this year.
Milk thistle extract could help diabetes control
A daily supplement of extracts from Milk Thistle significantly lowered fasting glucose levels by 15 per cent, says a randomized clinical trial from Iran published in an international, peer-reviewed journal.
Indian research spells economic benefits, says Santerra
Santerra Pharmaceuticals has formalised its links with Indian contract research organization Vedic Lifesciences to provide economically viable research for nutraceutical companies and help them communicate the results to the scientific and industrial...
Food industry M&A's increase plant productivity, USDA report
Processing plants in eight major food industries became significantly more productive after being acquired, according to a new government report on mergers and acquisitions in the US food industry.