GM corn may promise vitamins A, C, and folate
Corn, genetically modified to contain high levels of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and folate, may help address multiple vitamin deficiencies worldwide, European researchers report.
Archives for April 28, 2009
Low vitamin D linked to female infections: Study
Low vitamin D levels may increase the risk of bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal infection linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, suggests a new study from the US.
Lipid Nutrition enters vitamin E market
Lipid Nutrition has launched a branded version of rising vitamin E form, tocotrienol, which a growing body of science is backing as one of the most powerful in antioxidant payload.
Lycopene foods set to explode after EU approval
Formal European Commission approval of several lycopene forms for use in foods is set to significantly expand the market for the tomato-based antioxidant that is now no longer restricted to food supplement applications.
Enzyme industry responds to EFSA’s draft safety guidelines
The Association of Manufacturers and Formulators of Enzyme Products has welcomed EFSA’s draft guidelines for assessing food enzyme safety, but cautioned that regulation should be proportionate and clear.
Dispatches from Supply Side East
Banker: nutraceuticals stay hot amid economic freeze
Supplements and healthy foods are proving to be more resilient than other sectors in the midst of the current economic freeze. Investment banker David Thibodeau tells Lorraine Heller why this sector will continue to perform.
Dispatches from Supply Side East
Weight and beauty benefits spied in Frutarom marine push
Frutarom hopes to target growing US interest in emerging trends such as ‘beauty from within’, bone health and weight loss through ongoing collaboration with France-based Copalis.
Originates jumps in omega-3 supply pool
Florida-based supplier Originates has entered the nutritional lipid space with a selection of marine, plant, gelatin and fiber essential fatty acids it is marketing on purity and quality of supply.