Processors under spotlight as food ingredient suspected in listeria outbreak
An investigation has been launched after tainted airline food was linked to a dramatic jump in listeria cases in one Australian state.
Archives for August 5, 2009
Green tea extracts linked to healthier bones: Study
Compounds from green tea may lead to stronger bones by promoting bone formation, while also inhibiting bone resorption, which leads to weakening, suggests a new cell study.
Fortified broccoli, tomato powders show anti-prostate cancer power
Biofortification of broccoli and tomatoes may lead to increased levels of potentially anti-cancer compounds, according to results of an American study.
AIDP collagen patent promises bone health benefits
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
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
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.
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA rejects lycopene-whey heart health claim; company set for fight
Cambridge Theranostics has vowed to confront the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) over its rejected lycopene-whey/arterial health claim, after the assessor found its dossier wanting.
Naturex buys Natraceutical to form botanicals giant
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.