Nestle's Gerber acquisition cleared by EU
The European Commission has cleared Nestle's proposed acquisition of Novartis's Gerber business, saying it would not lead to an uncompetitive concentration in baby foods and cereals.
Archives for July 30, 2007
DSM delights bakers and cheese makers at IFT
DSM Food Specialities is using IFT Food Expo 2007 in Chicago to introduce its taste enhancement ingredients to the US.
CRN proposes upper limits for functional foods
While functional foods make inroads at the IFT Expo, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is making its voice heard on the issue of upper limits for nutrients added to these products.
Proteins to help make low-fat ice cream?
A novel food application to use an ice structuring protein, derived from a yeast, in low-fat ice cream has been recommended for approval by the UK's Food Standards Agency.
Coenzyme study backs heart health claims
Supplementation with the coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may boost naturally occurring antioxidant enzymes and endothelial function in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), researchers have found.
Cosmeceuticals next up for all-conquering NutraLease?
NutraLease, the patented nano-scale delivery system for hydrophobic nutraceuticals, could soon be entering the cosmeceuticals world, its inventor said after yet another award.
Goat milk prevents iron deficiency - study
A study of the nutritional benefits of goat milk, compared to cow milk, at preventing iron deficiency could prove to be a huge benefit to human health.
SIDI protocol pushed forth by industry at IFT
The industry-wide need for implementation of the Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI) protocol was yesterday underscored by speakers at the IFT Expo.
IFT: Cognis launches bakery emulsifiers, mold inhibitor
European ingredients firm Cognis is using the IFT event in Chicago this week as a platform to launch a variety of new products on the US market, including emulsifiers, aerating agents and a 'natural' mold inhibitor.