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BASF’s €3.1bn buy-out of Cognis is driven by interest in all of the German company’s three divisions – personal care, household chemical and human nutrition – but although human nutrition is the smallest part of the acquired operation, it was vital to...
The 2010 congress dedicated to emulsions and all their industrial uses – in food and agriculture, personal care, and construction – will take place in Lyon, France, from 12 to 14 October.
Yakult is building its first factory in the US as the probiotic yoghurt specialist looks to expand its presence in the country.
Daily supplements of folic acid and vitamin B12 did not show any cardiovascular benefits for heart attack survivors, says a new study.
The global market for satiety, fat burning and other weight management ingredients grew about seven percent in 2009 to be worth $7.5bn despite low consumer awareness of specific ingredient benefits, Frost & Sullivan reports.
Pepsi has launched a limited release version of Pepsi Baobab in Japan to join its exotic range that includes Pepsi Cucumber.
The heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may be related to their ability to reduce oxidative stress, suggests new research.
Recently approved under the EU sweeteners directive, neotame could be used to mask the strong taste of vitamins and minerals in functional foods - as well as more traditional uses in sweet foods, according to its European distributor.