Alleviation of hunger should top CSR agenda
Climate change dominates the CSR agenda but new USDA figures on food insecurity are a sharp reminder that alleviating poverty and hunger should always be the top priority.
Archives for November 17, 2009
Selenium supplements linked to high cholesterol
Taking selenium supplements may increase cholesterol levels by as much as 10 per cent, according to a new study.
Beneo Institute seeks to give functional foods “new oxygen”
The Beneo Group today launched the Beneo Institute – a new arm of its operation that will assist its customers innovate in increasingly complex and strict regulatory environments.
Probiotics intake beneficial against infections in kids: study
Lactobacillus GG (LGG) can decrease the risk of upper respiratory tract infections including rhinitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis, and the common cold in children attending day care centres, claims a new study.
GAT Food Essentials wins functional food microencapsulation award
Microencapsulation specialist GAT Food Essentials has won the 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award in recognition of its new water-in-oil-in-water technology.
NutraCea wins court approval for DIP financing
Nutraceutical and stabilized rice bran company NutraCea has obtained credit totaling $6.75m through its successful application for Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financing provided by Wells Fargo Bank.
GM soybean oil increases omega-3 EPA in blood, says research
Research presented this week at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions quantified the impact of GM soybean oil on levels of omega-3 EPA in red blood cells.