Unilever pledges to halve its environmental footprint
Unilever has announced bold plans to halve the environmental footprint of its products and source 100% of its agricultural raw materials sustainably over the next decade.
Archives for November 15, 2010
Enzymotec selects DKSH for krill oil distribution
Zurich-based DKSH has announced an expansion of its agreement with Israel’s Enzymotec to include the distribution of krill oil, as the companies continue their ‘very successful partnership’.
Novel yeast acrylamide killer trialled by top EU firms
Canadian-based Functional Technologies claims there is “substantial interest” amongst EU food and food ingredient companies trialling its novel yeast to reduce acrylamide levels.
Calcium plus vit D effective for bone density boost: Study
Combined supplements of vitamin D and calcium are effective for increasing the bone mineral density of post-menopausal women, even when calcium intakes are adequate, says a new study from Finland.
Health claims: Is expert certification the answer?
As all parties would probably admit in these stressful times for the European Union functional food industry, we are still some way away from resolving the core issues that resulted in the adoption of Regulation 1924/2006 – the 2006 nutrition and health...
Nanotech shows promise for anti-cancer nutraceuticals
The gap between science showing potential anti-cancer properties of a range of nutraceuticals and the low bioavailability in vivo may be breached by nanotechnology, says a new review.
Natural Remedies gets NSF GMP for Indian manufacturing facilities
India’s Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd., a supplier of herbal ingredients, has obtained GMP certification from NSF International, with the manufacturing facility reported to be compliant with NSF/ANSI Standard 173, Section 8 Dietary Supplements.
UAS Labs acquires contract manufacturer
Minnesota-based UAS Laboratories, Inc., has become the sole owner of Wisconsin’s APN Labs after acquiring all the outstanding shares, enabling the company to offer a ‘complete range of probiotics’.
Suicide stats could lead US military's omega-3s charge
High rates of depression and suicide among soldiers have put omega-3s on the radar of the US military, but where does the science stand, and how can the potential benefits be best delivered to soldiers on the front line?