Nestle expands further into beauty from within
Nestle has stepped into the beauty food and beverage market with a juice drink destined for cosmetics counters rather than supermarket shelves.
Archives for September 9, 2008
Vitamin K2 linked to better heart health
Increased intakes of vitamin K2 from dietary sources may reduce the build up of calcium in arteries that leads to hardening of the blood vessels, says a new study.
Companies poised for changes in stevia regulations with new deal
The march to bring stevia into the mainstream continues as GLG Life Tech Corporation has struck a deal with US-based Weider Global Nutrition to take the sweetener to mass markets around the globe.
Cognis banks quality standard at Bavarian plant
German ingredients giant Cognis has attained an ISO (International Standards Organisation) grading for a facility that produces sterol esters, CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) and fish oils.
Serdex secures membership with Ethical BioTrade
Active ingredients supplier Serdex says it has fulfilled the necessary requirements to make it the first member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade.
AHPA survey to track latest herbal harvests
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is calling for input into its sixth botanical tonnage survey, which tracks annual harvests of North American herbs used as ingredients in dietary supplements.
Ocean Spray highlights cranberry versatility
Ocean Spray, a major cranberry agricultural cooperative, is giving the healthy berry another marketing push, in an effort to highlight its versatility in different savory applications.
Genetics may influence B12 absorption, says study
Common genetic variations may interfere with the absorption of vitamin B12, and subsequently levels of the vitamin in the blood, suggests new research from Harvard.
EU food law fight must go on, says Irish MEP
The need for ongoing lobbying and industry effort has been reiterated at a Dublin health foods and supplements convention, with Irish right wing Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Kathy Sinnott, calling on the industry to up its game or face...
Food scientists need not shy away from GM, says IFST
Safety, environmental and ethical concerns surrounding genetically modified foods are being addressed, says the Institute for Food Science and Technology; and although more work still needs to be done, GM techniques will bring significant benefits in the...