Naturex acquires cranberry player Decas Botanical Synergies
Natural ingredient specialist Naturex has announced the acquisition of US-based cranberry specialist Decas Botanical Synergies.
Archives for September 18, 2012
Purple corn extracts show benefits for diabetic’s kidney health
Compounds in purple corn may protect against the development of the kidney condition diabetic nephropathy, one of the most serious complications related to diabetes, suggests new research.
Euromonitor reveals keys to unlocking lucrative men’s grooming market
When it comes to unlocking the lucrative men’s grooming market, skin care, the BRIC markets and internet retail are set to be key, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
Thorne Research delves into sports nutrition market with new product line
Thorne Research is delving into new territory with the launch of a line of sports performance products under the name Thorne Performance.
Omega Protein faces fines after worker death
Omega Protein faces fines of $79,200 following the death of a worker at its Moss Point processing plant in Jackson County, Mississippi after they were caught in a rotating screw conveyor.
Sabinsa’s curcumin shows lipid-lowering activity: RCT
Daily supplements of a curcumin complex were associated with significant reductions in triglyceride levels, say data from a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
Increased protein supplementation could aid critically ill, suggests review
A doubling of currently recommended protein intakes could help people suffering from critical illnesses to recover better and quicker, according to a new review.
Five-pronged strategy drives Schiff's strong growth, exec says
Schiff Nutrition has maintained its strong growth using a five-pronged strategy, president and CEO Tarang Amin told investors during a conference call on first quarter earnings on Tuesday.
R&D challenge: Developing texture-modified foods for the elderly
Texture-modified foods for the elderly are likely to become an important area for R&D in the coming years as the population ages – but there are many challenges to producing foods that provide all the nutrition elderly people need that are still...
Research looks at how omega-3 can spur sustainable aquaculture
A new research project by an Australian university is investigating whether the global increase in popularity of omega-3 can be delinked from damage to fish stocks.
Energy dense supplements may not benefit malnourished children: Study
Energy dense, ready-to-use food supplements given to young malnourished children may not have benefits for body weight, according to new research.