Naturex eases maca patents for benefit of Peruvian growers
Naturex is looking to protect the interests of maca growers and communities in Peru by loosening restrictions surrounding its patents on the herbal product.
Archives for June 19, 2007
Maypro to launch Oligonol on high bioavailability platform
The Maypro Group has secured New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status for its proprietary lychee extract, Oligonol, and foresees a wide array of market applications for the antioxidant.
Fats - quality more important than quantity?
Replacing unhealthy fats with healthy alternatives reduces risk markers for cardiovascular disease (CVD) more than reducing the quantity of fat, suggests new research from the US.
Genistein may boost bone formation in older women
Supplementation with the soy isoflavone genistein led to increases in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from Italy.
Probiotics protect against bacterial infection, says study
A newly characterised strain of probiotic bacteria may have potential to kill Listeria monocytogenes, an often-lethal pathogen in pregnant women, Irish researchers report.
Enzymotec, AAK form Advanced Lipid joint venture
Israeli Enzymotec and Swedish specialty oil and fat manufacturer AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) have entered into a joint venture to deliver advanced lipids to the food industry - starting with InFat for infant formulas and working towards ingredients for...