GTC Nutrition brings Nurture into the fold
GTC Nutrition has bought the majority of oat-derived ingredient manufacturer Nurture's assets as part of a deal that brings with it the promise of a larger distribution network for Nurture.
Archives for November 7, 2006
Supplements preferred over drugs for weight loss
In a survey of 3,500 people, a University of Connecticut team discerned that 34 percent of Americans trying to lose weight are using supplements - an encouraging indicator for the dietary supplement industry.
Introducing new ingredients stakeholder-by-stakeholder
Successful introduction of new nutritional concepts revolves around developing the market stakeholder-by-stakeholder, according to Health Focus Europe.
Scientists start unlocking slowly digestible starch secrets
A US-Chinese collaboration into the properties and structural basis of slowly digestible starches (SDS) could lead to healthier carbohydrates that do not cause spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels.
Price not enough to stymy omega-3 growth in Asia
Price is the most significant barrier to companies looking to market omega-3 fortified products in Asia, says an analyst, but it is not big enough to prevent growth in demand.
Conference to air views on vitamin, mineral levels
This month's European conference on setting maximum amounts for vitamins and minerals in the EU will include the first review of responses to the EC discussion document, and outline the next steps in the process.
Indian probiotic yoghurt linked to slower diabetes development
A daily supplement of the Indian probiotic yoghurt, dahi, may lower the risk of diabetes, says a new study from the home of the dairy product.
DSM to make weight management personal with IntegraGen
DSM is continuing to build its personalised nutrition capabilities with its venturing arm making a €2m investment in IntegraGen, and a collaboration with the French biotech to apply its genetic tests to weight management products.
Maypro Group gets investment from Marubeni America
Maypro Group announced it has received a minority investment worth around 20 percent of its value from Marubeni America Corporation, an association that could open up new commodity and ingredient sources.