‘Gene genie’: Coke CTO predicts personalized beverages using genomics
Coca-Cola Company chief technology officer, Guy Wollaert, believes that beverages tailored to our individual genetic makeup will be available in the near future.
Archives for November 5, 2013
DSM profits rise 27% but nutrition space ‘sluggish’ as omega-3 bites
DSM has delivered a Q3 increase in EBITDA earnings of 27% across all its divisions despite “headwinds” like the ongoing economic flatline in Europe and elsewhere, challenging currency movements and rising ingredient costs.
Special Edition: Botanicals
Despite bad publicity, adulteration picture slowly improving, experts say
The extent of adulteration of herbal supplements has been a question for as long as the products have been on the market. In light of damaging publicity, such as Monday’s article in The New York Times, is there evidence that progress is being made on...
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Pharmachem self-affirms GRAS for aloe leaf powders
Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Improve USA, has announced the self-affirmed GRAS status of its decolorized inner gel and whole aloe leaf powder products for use in food and beverages.
NattoPharma, CARIM enter longterm R&D agreement
NattoPharma, supplier of MenaQ7 vitamin K2 ingredients, has inked long-term research agreement with the Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, (CARIM), and University of Maastricht, Netherlands, enabling NattoPharma to evaluate new vitamin K2...
Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and intestinal health
An enzyme known as HDAC3 may be central to understanding the mechanisms and drivers behind the complex relationship between our gut microbiota and intestinal health, according to new research published in Nature.
Kyowa Hakko's Sustamine continues market penetration with energy gel launch
Kyowa Hakko’s Sustamine sports nutrition ingredient continues to gain traction in the US marketplace with its latest launch in an energy gel.
Nordic Naturals enters probiotic space to address ‘critical, foundational digestive health issue’
Omega-3 specialist Nordic Naturals has entered the probiotics space with the launch of its Nordic Probiotic product to promote digestive system balance and immune support.