Marigot moves into Iceland to meet seaweed demand
Marigot is expanding into Iceland with a new processing plant in response to a rise in demand for its calcified seaweed ingredient.
Archives for October 29, 2007
Nature's Pearl examines muscadine grape for heart health
Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center say they are conducting the first-ever clinical study to evaluate potential cardiovascular health effects of muscadine grape seed from Nature's Pearl.
French fibre source claim opens new markets for Nutriose
Roquette has obtained recognition from France's AFSSA for Nutriose's fibre properties, meaning that products containing the ingredient in its home market can now carry 'source of fibre' and 'rich in fibre' claims.
Micro-fibres eyed as future functional ingredients
'Micronised' insoluble fibres, insoluble fibres processed to the micron scale, could favourably change the gut health of hamsters and may translate into important ingredients for functional foods, suggests new research.
Riboflavin boosts folate's colorectal cancer protection - study
Riboflavin supplements could boost the protective effects of folate against colorectal cancer in people with colon polyps, suggests a new study from the UK and Ireland.
SourceOne to market Vesifact tech exclusively
SourceOne Global Partners has announced an alliance with Swiss company Vesifact AG for the distribution of technology, particularly relating to improving absorption.
Cyanotech's Bioastin obtains structure/function claims
Hawaii's Cyanotech Corporation has obtained four new structure/function claims for its Bioastin following FDA review, as it looks to make consumers more familiar with the benefits of astaxanthin.