Indonesia fortified biscuit project closes
After three years a project that fed vitamin and mineral fortified biscuits to 37,000 Indonesian school children has closed.
Archives for September 23, 2010
Martek agrees sale of most of Winchester plant
Martek Biosciences is to sell off the majority of its manufacturing plant in Winchester to animal health company Alltech as part of a restructuring plan, but will retain some R&D and limited production capacity at the site.
Special Edition: Asia
Facing the challenges of Chinese ingredient sourcing
China’s reputation as an ingredient supplier has suffered from a spate of food safety problems – but the food industry should not paint all China-based companies with the same broad brush, says stevia supplier GLG Life Tech.
Food for Health Ireland turns in 1st birthday milk mining report
A year after Food for Health Ireland (FHI) was launched CEO Jens Bleiel explains what has been achieved and what prospects and challenges lie ahead.
Innéov failed but Unilever hopes for skin health claim win
Unilever has submitted a health claim dossier to the European Food Safety Authority for a skin health food supplement composed of a similar formulation to the market leading Innéov product that had its skin health claim rejected in May this year.
Nano-EGCG could take tea benefits into clear beverages
Modified whey protein may nano-encapsulate the green tea compound EGCG and slow its rate of degradation 3.2-fold, thereby offering nano-encapsulation potential for formulators, says a new study.
Vitamin C may improve mood: Study
Supplementation with vitamin C could improve the emotional state of hospitalized patients, according to new research.