Archives for September 9, 2008

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AHPA survey to track latest herbal harvests

By Lorraine Heller

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.

Cognis banks quality standard at Bavarian plant

By Shane Starling

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.

Ocean Spray highlights cranberry versatility

By Lorraine Heller

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.

Food scientists need not shy away from GM, says IFST

By Jess Halliday

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...

EU food law fight must go on, says Irish MEP

By Shane Starling

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...

Vitamin K2 linked to better heart health

By Stephen Daniells

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.