'Sino'vation powers patent explosion
The increasing sophistication of the Chinese economy is reflected in a massive increase in Chinese patent activity, including applications and approvals in the nutrition and wellness area.
Archives for June 11, 2008
Study hints at milk thistle's heart health benefits
A crude extract from milk thistle reduced the oxidation of LDL cholesterol by up to 86 per cent, indicating significant potential to boost heart health, says a new study.
Apple pectin may protect against metabolic syndrome
A highly methoxylated apple pectin (HMAP) may counter changes in metabolism and cardiovascular health associated with the metabolic syndrome, according to a study from Spain.
Vegetable oil prices set to stay high, US warns
Vegetable oil prices are expected to remain high into the coming 2008/09 season as surging demand from the developing world outpaces production, predicts the US agriculture department.
EFSA finds mineral sources safe for food use
Sources for calcium, magnesium, copper and zinc have been deemed safe for use in foods and food supplements by a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) panel.
Toyo backs US pine bark market
Japanese healthy ingredients supplier Toyo Bio-Pharma will be exhibiting for the first time at the IFT Food Expo in New Orleans June 28 to July 1 as it continues its charge into the United States functional food and beverage market with its Toyo-FVG...