Probiotics push into UK iced lollies
Unilever has joined the growing number of manufacturers exploring new ways of delivering probiotics by launching an iced lolly aimed at children in the UK.
Archives for March 28, 2008
New anti-aging beauty-from-within ingredient hits US market
US firm NutraGenesis has combined two of its ayurvedic extracts in a new 'beauty-from within' dietary supplement ingredient, which the company says can help rejuvenate the skin and reduce signs of ageing.
Study backs satiety benefits of PinnoThin
A new study has shown that pine nut oil can help reduce food consumption, providing additional weight to the satiety benefits of Lipid Nutrition's PinnoThin ingredient.
International probiotic group establishes quality seal standards
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has set criteria for a mooted labeling scheme that will allow probiotics products to bear a quality seal.
Synergy unites operations across UK and Ireland
Synergy has adopted a new structure for its businesses in the UK and Ireland, with closer coordination of operations and development activities and the ultimate aim of providing a 'one touch' service to clients.
Apples may help ward off colon cancer
Apple pectin and polyphenol-rich apple juice have an anticarcinogenic effect on the colon, encouraging the production of suspected chemopreventative metabolite butyrate, say researchers.