Archives for August 5, 2009

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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.

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.

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).

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.