Archives for June 21, 2009

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EU omega-3 levels must be higher, say UK academics

By Shane Starling

It will be too easy for omega-3 bearing functional foods to make content claims under a proposed amendment to European nutrition and health claims rules, according to UK researchers.

Keys to functional foods success

By staff reporter

When shopping, consumers very quickly decide on a brand’s worth and unless they are making positive ticks in their minds to an array of factors, it is likely they will pass your functional food by, according to a leading consultant.

DSM and Lonza extend 'intense partnership'

DSM Nutritional Products and Lonza will continue a decades-old working relationship, as the companies seek to “intensify partnerships” as the economic climate bites.

Frutarom buys Chr. Hansen savoury unit in Germany

By Lindsey Partos

Acquisition-hungry firm Frutarom continued its rapid growth strategy, today announcing an "extremely synergetic" €5.2m deal to buy Chr. Hansen's savoury functional systems activities in Germany.

OTC erectile dysfunction supplement recalled

By staff reporter

Georgia-based Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals has issued a total recall of its “sexual stimulant” dietary supplement, after it was found to be contaminated with the banned substance, benzamidenafil.