Archives for May 8, 2011

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Elliott may block Danisco deal as deadline looms

By Jess Halliday

Elliott International has increased its Danisco shareholding to 10.01 per cent and has not yet given any indication of tender plans, despite the Friday deadline for 80 per cent of shares to be tendered in order for the deal to go through.

Quote:Unquote. Pearls of wisdom from the podium at SupplySide East

By Elaine Watson

If you didn’t make it to Supply Side East (or were too busy cutting deals in the exhibition hall to catch up with the conference) we’ve collated some pearls of wisdom from the education program to give you something to chew on with your coffee this morning…

Provexis utilising Fruitflow learnings for new heart health extracts

By Shane Starling

UK start-up Provexis, the developer of the DSM-licensed, blood circulation boosting tomato extract, Fruitflow, is working on four plant extracts it says contain isothiocyanates early research indicates are capable of delivering heart health benefits.

Vitamin E tocotrienols may reduce cholesterol: RCT data

By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing a mixture of tocotrienols – forms of vitamin E – may reduce cholesterol levels by about 15 percent in people with raised cholesterol, says a new study from Malaysia.

Energy drinks boost functional beverage category

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Energy drinks are becoming more popular in the United States as younger consumers move into their prime consumption years – and energy drinks continue to deliver a distinctive benefit, says a new report from Packaged Facts.

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Robinson Pharma gets USP mark for omega-3 softgels

Robinson Pharma Inc.’s omega-3 30 percent fish oil softgels are set to carry the USP Verified Mark on its product label after verification by the USP DSVP (Dietary Supplement Verification Program).