Friesland Australian joint venture targets prebiotics
Friesland Foods is to enter a joint venture with Australian dairy group Warrnambool as part of plans to help meet growing demand in the country for prebiotic ingredients.
Archives for February 21, 2007
Taiyo's expands sunfiber self-affirmed GRAS
Ingredients supplier Taiyo International announced it has expanded self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for its partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) through an independent panel of scientific experts.
Heart association removes folic acid for prevention
The American Heart Association (AHA) has removed folic acid from its recommendation for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in women and also dismissed antioxidant supplements for primary or secondary prevention.
Channel Islands supplements 'a threat to UK businesses'
The regulatory status of supplements sold out of the Channel Islands is under the spotlight in the UK, as a House of Commons motion urges a strategy to address unfair and illegal competition to protect consumers and responsible businesses.
Sustainable hoodia to secure supply, lower prices
The Afriplex hoodia cultivation programme is yielding its first harvest this year and is expected to significantly increase supply of plant material available to meet growing demand from the weight management market.