Milk drinkers win Nobel Prizes, researchers claim
Nations that consume a lot of milk also tend to produce a lot of Nobel Prize winners, a letter published in Practical Neurology has suggested.
Archives for January 15, 2013
Kosher gains ground as global QC measure
Having foods and ingredients approved by Jewish rabbis may not seem a matter that would of great importance to non-Jewish food and supplement manufacturers – not so.
Vitamin Shoppe expands into Canada under Vitapath banner
The Vitamin Shoppe has announced its entry into the Canadian market, with the opening of two stores in the Toronto area. Under the Vitapath banner, the company said it plans to open stores across Canada.
EU seaweed project trawls antioxidant potential
An EU-funded project investigating the high-end nutritional content of seaweed says antioxidant extraction potential is high – with some seaweed forms offering better bioavailability than others.
Eye health formulations may require three-carotenoid combinations, says ‘important and novel’ data
A combination of three carotenoids - lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin – may be needed to boost retinal levels and support eye health, suggests new data from Ireland and the UK.
EC backed project aims to recover Spanish dairy whey for functional formulations
A new initiative backed by the European Commission will encourage cheese making dairies in Spain to better utilise whey from cheese production as a value added ingredient.
BASF ups offer for omega-3 API maker Pronova
BASF has increased its cash offer for omega-3 API maker Pronova Biopharma to €684m.
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Greece is the word: BASF tells Pronova shareholders revised bid is fair value
BASF says revised offer for omega-3 API maker Pronova Biopharma is fair value given recent Greek Government decision to stop reimbursing two key drugs.
Supplements and milk are most important for children’s vitamin D levels, say researchers
Consumption of cow’s milk and vitamin D supplements are the two most important factors determining a child’s vitamin D status, according to a new study.
Hong Kong cosmetics chain reports rise in Sa Sa sales
Sa Sa International Holdings has announced that its sales climbed 20.4 percent reaching $279 million in the last three months leading up to the 31st of December.