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Chemi Nutra has announced the introduction of its "new generation" omega-3 phosphatidylserine (PS) ingredients in both liquid and powdered forms, maintaining its presence in the cognitive function market.
Scientists based in Wisconsin have identified the mechanism behind buckwheat protein's ability to reduce cholesterol absorption by about half.
France's EPI Ingredients is expanding its supply milk powders with a new deal with Belgian dairy firm Solarec, which will give it the rights to commercialise all the powders produced at the latter's Recongne-Libramont facility.
Women who consume one quarter of grapefruit every day may be at a 30 percent higher risk of breast cancer, suggests an epidemiological study from Hawaii and LA.
A conference to discuss how collecting data on the composition of food can help improve the quality, healthiness and safety of European diets has been called for later this year.
High levels of vitamin B6 prior to falling pregnant may boost conception rates and reduce the odds of losing the baby during early pregnancy, suggests new research.
A regional standard for ginseng in Asia currently being drawn up by Codex should only cover one species of the herb, the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) has said.
US-based Effica has applied for authorisation to market a concentrate produced from the hardy kiwi as a food ingredient in Europe under novel foods legislation, which would pave the way for it to be used in a variety of food products.