Archives for September 30, 2010

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ProViva nears global launch as Danone closes deal

By Lorraine Heller

French probiotic leader Danone, Swedish dairy firm Skånemejerier and ingredient supplier Probi yesterday closed a three-way probiotic juice deal, bringing the firms one step closer to an international launch of the ProViva brand.

Mathioudakis: EFSA opinions to be adopted by early 2012

By Shane Starling in Brussels

Late 2011 or the beginning of 2012 is the new date when all non-botanical, European Food Safety Authority generic, article 13.1 opinions will be written into European Union law books, the European Commission’s Basil Mathioudakis told a health claims...

NutraJobs – People on the move

NutraIngredients-USA presents a round up of movements in the nutra sector, including appointments at PL Thomas, Wisdom Natural Brands, and AHPA.

USDA pumps funds into food aid R&D

By Lorraine Heller

A food aid program from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded just under $4m for the development and testing of nutritionally rich or fortified foods designed to deliver essential nutrients to undernourished populations.

Maize whole grains show prebiotic potential

By Nathan Gray

Cereal enriched with maize whole grains may boost the populations of beneficial bacteria – representing a possible prebiotic alternative to inulin, according to new research.