2008 round-up: Top five most read comments
NutraIngredients-USA is reviewing the year and recapping on which articles generated the most interest amongst you, the readers. Today we look at out comment pieces that sparked the most interest.
Archives for December 16, 2008
China compiles list of chemicals banned from food
China has issued a list of 17 substances not to be used in foodstuffs as part of its post-melamine scandal effort to clean up the food supply chain.
Mutual recognition to benefit herbal players
A workshop hosted by the European Botanical Forum has highlighted European Union mutual recognition principles that are due to become law in May, 2009, as a way to benefit the herbal sector.
Probiotic strain passes yoghurt culture test: Study
Canada-based scientists report the successful incorporation of Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1, potentially offering a new probiotic product.
D for diabetes: Study says vitamin D may be needed for diabetics
Over 75 per cent of young type-1 diabetics may require vitamin D supplements, after a US study reported ‘surprisingly’ high levels of insufficiency.
2008 round-up: This year's top five comments
NutraIngredients is reviewing the year and recapping on which articles generated the most interest amongst you, the readers. Today we look at the comment pieces that sparked the most interest.
2008 round-up: Ingredient innovation
As NutraIngredients continues a series of annual re-caps, we look at the ingredient launches and developments that made the biggest splash in 2008.
Canadian firms ally to develop plant extracts
Plant extract specialist, Biopharmacopae Design International, has joined with nutrition industry venture capitalist, Avrio Ventures, to develop a range of nutritional and cosmeceutical products.