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Tournay turns to organic ingredients

By Shane Starling

French supplier Tournay Biotechnologies is reacting to rising demand for organics by increasing its organic offerings despite premiums over non-organic versions that can rise to 250 per cent in some cases.

What Obama means for functional foods and supplements: Part II

By Loren Israelsen

The second article in a series examining the impact of a new Congress on the functional food and supplements industries takes a close look at the new FDA Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. According to industry veteran Loren Israelsen, we should...

Cargill plays up Barliv drink debut

By Neil Merrett

Cargill says it is working with US beverage group Bolthouse Farms to launch a new branded beverage with its Barliv betafiber ingredient, marking the ingredient's national drink debut in North America.

Protein drinks expanding despite health scepticism - Zenith

By Neil Merrett

Milk and fruit drinks enriched with proteins are growing beyond niche market of exercise junkies by broadening into other functional areas like satiety and clinical nutrition, according to Zenith International.

Yakult pushing probiotic science envelope

By Shane Starling

Probiotics are best known for their digestive health benefits, but research is pointing to benefits in unexpected areas. Shane Starling met with Yakult’s Netherlands-based science manager, Dr Jia Zhao, after she spoke at a recent conference on functional...