FrieslandCampina may be operational by end 2008
Members of Friesland Foods and Campina have voted in favour of the proposed merger, marking a major step forward in bringing the two dairy cooperatives and companies together.
Archives for May 8, 2008
Burgundy builds science for hibiscus extract for UTIs
An extract from hibiscus may cut the incidence of urinary tract infections by 60 per cent, suggests preliminary data from Burgundy.
Hop extract takes science leap into menopause market
French supplier Naturex has launched a botanical ingredient aimed at the women's menopausal market it claims offers a scientifically-backed alternative to existing menopausal relievers such as soy extracts, flax, red clover and black cohosh.
News focus: Global nutraceuticals market
Emerging nutraceutical markets
In the last article in a series on the global nutraceuticals market, NutraIngredients-USA.com examines some of the emerging markets around the world, including Brazil, India, Africa and the Middle East, and Turkey.
Gut microflora and obesity - Nestle expands the possibilities
Modifying the population of bacteria in the gut may improve the regulation of glycemic control and reverse the insulin resistance that occurs with obesity, suggests a new study from the Nestlé Research Center.