BASF announces vitamin plant closure
High raw material costs are being blamed by material supplier BASF for the closure of one of the group’s Us-based vitamin manufacturing sites in North Carolina.
Archives for December 22, 2008
2008 round-up: This year’s most accessed audiovisual podcasts
NutraIngredients is reviewing the year and recapping on which articles generated the most interest amongst you, the readers. Today we look at the video and audio podcasts that sparked the most interest.
External team to review EFSA opinions
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said it is to further strengthen the quality of its scientific work by means of an independent review of its opinions and outputs.
Ocean Spray builds European presence
€70+m Ocean Spray Ingredient Technology Group has signed a distribution deal that demonstrates its commitment to educating southern and eastern Europeans about the health benefits of the cranberry and cranberry-infused foods and beverages.
Benecol buys into Thailand
Finnish group Raisio has entered Thailand- its third Asian market - following a deal with a Thai-based company that will see its cholesterol-lowering, plant stanol ingredient featuring in a beverage targeting increasing numbers of obese consumers.
Proanthocyanidins battle blood vessel degradation: study
New research has shown the ability of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) to protect blood vessels against degradation caused by the likes of ageing and smoking.
Video season's greetings from Decision News Media
The Decision News Media team would like to bring you its seasonal greetings in person and show you around the offices.
Soybean oil prices tumble on petroleum fall
Falling petroleum prices and an abundance of other vegetable oils has brought soybean oil prices a new low – but other oils are eating away at market share.
2008 round-up: The year’s most clicked video and audio podcasts
NutraIngredients-USA is reviewing the year and recapping on which articles generated the most interest amongst you, the readers. Today we look at the video and audio podcasts that sparked the most interest.
EC shifting against high-dose vitamins and minerals: HFMA
The UK-based Health Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA) has warned the European Commission may severely restrict maximum levels of vitamins and minerals in food supplements, after an industry meeting with the European Commission.