New Aker JV to acquire EPAX in €70 million deal
In a reverse of what we see in nature - krill gobbling up fish - Trygg Pharma has entered into an agreement to purchase Epax Holding AS from Austevoll Seafood.
Archives for September 2, 2010
Omega-3s anti-inflammatory mechanism revealed
Omega-3s may reduce inflammation by acting on a receptor found in fat tissue and on inflammatory immune cells called macrophages, according to research.
“Fingers crossed” for article 13.5 acai antioxidants dossier
German fruit extract supplier TropExtract GMBH has submitted an article 13.5 proprietary and emerging science dossier linking Amazonian superfruit extract acai and antioxidant activity to the European Union health claims process.
EU approval sought for antioxidant wood extract
A Russian firm has applied for novel food approval for a wood extract, which it says has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits.
Green tea may protect DNA from damage: Human study
Drinking green tea every day for a month may protect against damage at a genetic levels, with benefits linked to the beverage’s antioxidant content, says a new study.
New pomegranate ingredients hit the market
Fruit ingredient firm Stiebs is launching a new line of pomegranate ingredients, which it plans to market globally for use in dietary supplements, foods, beverages and cosmetics.
Biothera proposes new beta-glucan standard testing
Immune health player Biothera has developed a new method for quantifying the beta-glucan level in ingredients and foods, which is claimed to be the only method for finished product analysis.