Danone, Yakult grants to advance probiotic science
The field of probiotics research is set to receive a boost by two new grants announced yesterday by the Global Probiotics Council (GPC).
Archives for February 7, 2008
Obesity largely determined by genetics, says study
Genetics and heritability may account for 77 per cent of obesity, while environmental factors make up less that 25 per cent, suggests new research.
NutraCea expands processing into South America
NutraCea is continuing its global expansion with the announcement that it is to buy the largest rice bran oil processing facility in South America, located in Brazil.
US nutraceutical company moves into cosmetics
US-based eFoodSafety is the latest in a growing number of nutraceutical companies targeting the cosmetics industry with the release of its skin care line NumaDerm.