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Odin likely to accept revised offer for Pronova says BASF
German chemicals giant BASF expects its revised takeover bid for Norwegian omega-3 API manufacturer Pronova Biopharma ASA to be accepted by resistant shareholders.
Archives for January 18, 2013
Framingham data adds to ‘accumulating evidence’ for lycopene’s heart health benefits
Increased intakes of lycopene are associated with a reduction in the incidence of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, says a new study from Tufts and Boston University.
'Well-established science does not support need for 3 carotenoid combinations for eye health formulations': Kemin experts
A recent study that proposed the necessity of including meso-zeaxathin in eye health formulas along with lutein and zeaxanthin has been challenged by scientists at Kemin.
Insurance payments, cash on hand will sustain Neptune, exec says
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources stands to recover as much as $20 million in insurance payments stemming from the explosion and fire that destroyed the company’s production facility, the company said in a conference call with investors yesterday.
EU ponders 5g omega-3 daily supplement maximum
A European Commission meeting has seen several EU member states agree a maximum omega-3 consumption level of 5g per day.
Choline supplementation may aid schizophrenia prevention
Consumption of choline supplements during pregnancy could be a new approach to the prevention of schizophrenia, suggest researchers.
New open innovation platform targets SMEs and freelance R&D
A new specialist open innovation platform for the food industry launched yesterday, aiming to connect small and medium-sized businesses with highly experienced R&D professionals.
EU food supplement concerns tabled in UK parliament
UK Liberal Democrat MP Dr John Pugh wants to know what changes in EU food supplement laws were discussed in a meeting this week between new European health commissioner Tonio Borg, and Jeremy Hunt, the UK Secretary of State for Health.
Pre- and Probiotics could help HIV patients, suggests new research
Consumption of probiotics could help HIV patients taking antiretroviral drugs to have a lower risk of infection and inflammation that are still common problems for those with the condition.
Legislators seek info from energy drink manufacturers
Two US senators and a member of the House of Representatives have sent letters to 14 energy drink companies seeking information about their products. The letters ask the companies to respond to detailed questions about their products’ ingredients and...