Kemin & B&D set relationship in stone
Kemin Health has announced a United States distribution agreement with B&D Nutritional Ingredients for its patented FloraGLO lutein and Slendesta Potato protein extract.
Archives for November 30, 2006
Differing organic standards impede international trade, report
Selling organic products in different markets is becoming a mounting challenge for organic producers, as global demand continues to soar but different national standards impede international trade, according to a new report.
Low vitamin D status may raise cancer risk, say scientists
Boosting vitamin D levels amongst people with dark skin, a population at greater risk of lower levels, could be an easy way to reduce a number of cancers, say researchers from Harvard.
Fortified milk may cut illnesses in preschoolers
Milk, fortified with four minerals and three vitamins, cut the occurrence of respiratory infections and days with severe illness, and could be a well accepted means of improving health, especially amongst pre-schoolers in the developing world, says...
Cell Biotech seeks bigger slice of Euro probiotics pie
Korean company Cell Biotech is establishing operations in Denmark to expand use of its dual-coated probiotics in Europe market - particularly in new, non-dairy food categories.
Cosmeceuticals conference recommends networking
The first Canadian conference specifically focussing on cosmeceuticals has wrapped-up in Vancouver - an event that highlighted the strengthening network between personal care, beauty and nutritional products in the North American market.
Alltracel makes heart bioactive suitable for beverages
Alltracel has developed a soluble version of its bioactive for cardiovascular health, opening up its use in beverages and making it more attractive to the food companies with which it is currently discussion the route to market.
Danone set to build on profits growth
Groupe Danone presented what it described as a "solid track record of profitable growth" at this week's annual investors seminar in New York.
Pharmachem's Phase 2 holds new FDA health claim
Pharmachem has announced that the Food and Drug Administration has been notified of structure function claims for weight control and starch reduction for the company's Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer ingredient.