Archives for August 5, 2009

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Naturex buys Natraceutical to form botanicals giant

By Shane Starling

Naturex has succeeded in its stated ambition to become the world’s biggest independent botanicals extracts supplier by striking a deal that brings on-board the ingredients division of Spanish company, Natraceutical.

AIDP collagen patent promises bone health benefits

By Shane Starling

Californian-based supplier, AIDP, has won a US patent for a method of manufacturing mineral collagen it says can increase the body's ability to consume minerals such as calcium and magnesium when formulated together.

FDA should expand EMA definition: AHPA

By Stephen Daniells

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should expand its definition of economically motivated adulteration (EMA), says the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).

Lallemand acquires Wisconsin-based yeast company

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients said on Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of the Wisconsin-based Lake States Yeast Company, in a move which marks its first entry into inactivated torula yeast.