Beneo ends two-year prebiotic price freeze
Leading prebiotic supplier Beneo-Orafti has pushed up prices for its inulin and oligofructose prebiotic fibres by 8%, citing rising input costs in its first price increase in two years.
Archives for September 11, 2011
Martek name to disappear as DSM creates new Nutritional Lipids business
Seven months after sealing a billion dollar deal to acquire Martek, DSM has created Nutritional Lipids, a new division that will combine Martek’s algal omega-3 and omega-6 products and DSM Nutritional Products’ polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) portfolio.
Biothera on a roll as yeast beta-glucan moves into the mainstream
Sales at biotech firm Biothera have exploded in the last three years as some of the biggest names in food and drink have started to take yeast-based beta glucan seriously as an immune health ingredient.
Olive extract shows benefits for inflammatory bowel disease
Olive oil and the hydroxytyrosol it contains may reduce inflammation linked with the development of colitis, says a new study from Spain.
Health bodies call for ban on the use of cartoon characters in sugary, salty foods
The Australian food industry body has gone on the offensive against a call from health agencies for the prohibition of the use of cartoon characters and sport stars in the promotion of foods high in sugar, fat and salt.
Maternal omega-3 intake may influence childhood allergy
Omega-3 fatty acids may aid the development of the infant gut and improve how gut immune cells respond to bacteria and foreign substances, making the baby less likely to suffer from allergies in the long term, according to new research in pigs.