GM rice research may give hope to micronutrient deficient
A team of Australian researchers have produced a strain of genetically modified rice with enough iron and zinc to meet the recommended requirements intake.
Archives for September 8, 2011
Researchers develop ‘green’ extraction method for grape-waste antioxidants
A team of US researchers have developed an environmentally friendly way to extract the powerful antioxidants found in grape waste products.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Asia 2011
Vitafoods Asia counts 2000+ quality visitors among successes
As Vitafoods Asia closes its doors on a successful three-day debut edition in Hong Kong today, event director Chris Lee shares impressions of the show with Shane Starling, and ponders refinements to the event in 2012.
Senior management changes at Arla
Arla will reoganise its senior management team from October, in a move that it says will shorten decision-making timeframes and devliver the DKK 75bn turnover growth demanded by its strategy to 2015.
Multi-nutrient supplement shows anti-inflammatory benefits
A supplement containing a mix of B vitamins, amino acids, and botanical extracts was effective at reducing markers of inflammation, says new research.
Sabinsa extends patent portfolio to 66 with new selenium forms
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to Sabinsa for selenodipeptides for cosmeceuticals and pharmaceutical applications.
‘Gutsy’ vitamin C ruling could trigger wave of lawsuits
A ruling in favor of US vitamin buyers in a high-profile anti-trust case against Chinese firms accused of price fixing could trigger a wave of similar anti-trust cases, experts have predicted.