Volcanic ash could pose a threat to food safety
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is investigating potential food safety risks emerging from the volcanic eruption in Iceland.
Archives for April 21, 2010
Carotenoid-rich probiotics may offer double value as functional ingredients
Carotenoid-producing bacteria with potential probiotic activity may offer food and drink formulators a double nutritional boost for their products, says the academic behind the development.
Provexis not concerned about reduced DSM stake
DSM Ventures decision to sell 33m shares and reduce its stake in UK biotech start-up Provexis from 20.8 to 17.8 per cent, represents profit-making rather than any kind of fire sale, according to an analyst.
Aloe gains fair trade certification
Florida Food Products has earned a fair trade certification from the Institute for Marketecology that rewards work it has been doing with its Guatemalan suppliers dating back to 1993.
Albion receives CAS boost for chromium ingredient
Albion Human Nutrition has received a CAS registration number for its chromium chelate ingredient, which the firm hopes will help open the doors to international markets.
FDA recommends greater conflict of interest transparency
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has called for more transparency regarding conflict of interest statements when the agency waives them to allow experts to participate in scientific advisory meetings.
Counterfeit material could tarnish chondroitin market
Chondroitin suppliers are concerned an ongoing problem with counterfeit and contaminated material has the potential to stain the whole category, if public awareness rises.
Nutrition sales recovery reflects consumer confidence, says Lonza
Swiss ingredients firm Lonza has highlighted a strong performance of its nutritional ingredients, which, it says, reflected a recovering economy and an upturn in consumer markets.