SunOpta offers $47.25m common shares to cover debt
SunOpta has announced it is issuing 4,500,000 common shares to repay outstanding indebtedness.
Archives for February 1, 2007
Humanetics granted 7-Keto weight loss patent
Humanetics Corporation said it has received notification from the US Patent and Trademark Office that its flagship weight loss ingredient 7-Keto has been granted a patent for modulating basal metabolic rate and affecting weight loss, when administered...
Healthy promise prompts Danone Japan buyout
French dairy group Danone has bought complete control of its Japanese joint venture, lured by the promise of riches from rapidly growing consumer demand for healthy dairy products.
Creatine may boost strength in muscular dystrophy sufferers
Creatine, the popular nutritional supplement used by athletes to boost performance, may increase muscle strength in people with muscular dystrophies by about nine per cent, says a new review.
Tangerine tomatoes - better source of lycopene?
The lycopene content of orange tomatoes is more bioavailable than the form of lycopene found in the red variety, says new research from the US.
New player to tap tomato waste for cheaper lycopene
An Italian company has patented a process for the extraction of lycopene from tomato waste, which could lead to a cheaper source of the natural carotenoid and spur its use in more areas.
Pro- and prebiotics turn up in non-dairy products, Mintel data
Dairy remains the most popular category for new probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic product launches in Europe, but manufacturers of baby foods, snacks and beverages are latching on to the concept, indicates data from Mintel.
Cognis responds to CLA study communication
Following the juxtaposition of two CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) studies in a communiqué from Ohio State University, Cognis and the lead author have spoken out to clarify what they say is a misrepresentation of the results.