Price of vitamin E rises on back of production costs
DSM Nutritional Product has released specifics on its price increases for vitamin E, which have resulted from the rising cost of raw materials, energy and transportation.
Archives for November 19, 2007
Dannon draws new yoghurt consumers to probiotics
According to a report from Reuters, French dairy giant Danone is drawing new yoghurt consumers to the prebiotic category since it launched its probiotic products this side of the ocean.
Provexis seals the deal with Coca-Cola
Provexis has confirmed an exclusive 12-month agreement with Coca-Cola for use of its tomato-based Fruitflow technology in beverages.
Frutarom buys RAD Natural Technologies for $4.1m
Frutarom has snapped up RAD Natural Technologies in its seventh acquisition of the year - a move that adds to its growing weight in the taste and health arena.
Next generation antioxidant assay takes testing inside cells
Antioxidant testing of nutrients has taken a leap forward as Cornell University scientists report a new assay that moves the quantification of antioxidant activity from the test tube to measuring bioactivity inside cells.
FSA appoints chief executive
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has appointed Tim Smith as its chief executive.Smith, former chief executive of Arla Foods, will take up his post in...