Frutarom targets bladder health with Go-Less
Israeli company Frutarom claims to be launching the first formulation to targets both the symptoms and causes of incontinence and an overactive bladder.
Archives for May 1, 2007
Naturex snaps up second Italian botanical company
French botanicals supplier Naturex is acquiring Italian player HP Botanicals - building on the strong base it has been establishing in the European market in parallel to its American interests.
How Arla side-stepped the EU feta ruling
EU laws to protect regional foods do not necessarily spell the end for copycat products, as Arla Foods has shown with its Danish 'feta' cheese brand.
LycoRed to launch B12 formulations at Vitafoods
Israel-based LycoRed will launch its line of vitamin B12 formulations at this month's Vitafoods in Geneva, offering industry an alternative source for the vitamin.
South African herbs may offer blood pressure benefits
The flora of South Africa is increasingly being studied as a source of novel nutraceuticals, and Tulbaghia violacea (wild garlic) may find a role in helping to lower blood pressure, researchers told the 120th annual meeting of the American...
Protein-pectin complex eyed as ingredient encapsulator
A protein-pectin combination could be effective for encapsulating water-soluble ingredients like some vitamins for use in acidic foods, Canadian scientists have reported.
AACCI meets in Europe for grain science exploration
The American Association of Cereal Chemists International (AACCI) is meeting this week in Europe, where experts from the international cereals and grains industry are discussing latest developments in grain-based science and technology.
ADM posts modest increases in 'challenging' Q3
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has reported a modest third quarter increase in income, with a strong performance from its corn processing segment boosting flagging profits in other divisions.