Catalent boosts Italian production in vegicaps and more
International nutra and pharma contract manufacturing organisation, Catalent, has expanded its Italian operations and diversified its potential in vitamins, minerals and supplements.
Archives for September 14, 2011
‘We’ve learnt our lesson’, says Alkalized water firm after ASA sanction
Alkalized water firm Balance Water says it has “learnt its lesson” after the UK Advertising Standards Authority ruled yesterday that its advertised health claims were unsubstantiated.
Rocket Fuel re-enters UK market
Food Brands Group has re-launched its Rocket Fuel coffee product, which comes packaged in self-heating cups, onto the UK market.
Symrise sets up dedicated board of scientists for fragrance and oral care development
German flavours and fragrance supplier Symrise has launched a three pronged plan to develop, identify and research innovations in two additional application areas, by creating a Scientific Advisory Board for Fragrance and Oral Care.
Food supplements setting up for golden London Olympics
Improved anti-doping testing methods will make it almost impossible for athletes to blame contaminated food supplements if they are caught for doping at next year’s Olympiad in London, a science congress has heard.
Astaxanthin shows benefits against colitis, for mice at least
Consuming the carotenoid astaxanthin as part of the diet may reduce the development of colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel condition, suggests new data from mice.
Schiff Nutrition anticipates 'significant decline' in private label sales as brand building strategy gathers pace
Schiff Nutrition expects a “significant decline in private label sales” this year as it continues to ramp up investment in branded products and evaluates acquisitions that could further boost its brand stable.
Fiber’s weight management potential depends on structure
The potential of dietary fiber to aid weight loss and management is dependent on the type and structure of the fiber, but impressive results can be achieved for the right fibers, says a new review from Wageningen University and Kellogg Europe.
Creatine can fight fatty liver disease: Rat study
A team on international researchers has found that the sports nutrient, creatine, can help prevent the build-up of fat in the liver in rats on high-fat diets.