Russia's bullish food supplements market
Investment from local, Western and Chinese companies as well as wealthier, increasingly well-educated consumers are driving rapid growth in the Russian food supplements market.
Archives for September 29, 2008
Number one confectioner emerges on green light for Wrigley-Mars deal
Wrigley shareholders have cleared the final obstacle in its merger with US chocolate firm Mars, creating the world’s number one confectionery company.
Glucosamine-chondroitin ineffective for osteoarthritis: study
Supplements of chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine, alone or in combination, may not positively affect joint health, according to a new study from the US.
Glucosamine-chondroitin trial results meaningless, says industry
Industry has thrown scorn on a study that questioned the ability of glucosamine and chondroitin to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
EFSA’s harsh health claim regime
The European Food Safety Authority recently turned in its first health claim verdicts, rejecting eight of nine. European food regulations expert Lorène Courrège explains why EFSA’s tough health claim approach may stifle product innovation.
Study identifies optimal conditions for cranberry storage
As demand for cranberries grows around the world, a Canadian scientist has reported the optimal storage conditions to extend the shelf-life of one of nature’s super fruits.
Antares steps in to fill vitamin E gap
US firm Antares Health Products (AHP) has started commercial production of a soluble form of vitamin E, which it said will help plug a gap in the market left by the exit of major supplier Eastman Chemical Company.
Baobab goes for GRAS ahead of 2010 World Cup
A trade association has prepared a GRAS notification dossier for its baobab fruit pulp powder in the hope that products could become available in time for the 2010 soccer World Cup in South Africa.