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Acute ingestion of polyphenols from coffee may improve the function of the cells lining blood vessels (endothelial cells), says a new study from Japan that supports the heart health benefits of coffee constituents.
Switzerland is the newest market for Japanese probiotic drink leader Yakult, which began selling there last month.
Cannabidiol, a non-narcotic fraction of cannabis, has been studied for a variety of health effects, from antioxidant properties to anti seizure effects. The health effects appear to be real, increasing the interest of some supplement formulators in the...
Live from #FIE2013 in Frankfurt, Germany
Irish biotech start-up AnaBio Technologies is in advanced negotiations with major infant formula makers interested in its encapsulation technologies that can blend probiotics and minerals into heat treated products at cost-effective prices.
live from #FIE2013
FoodNavigator reporters joined 1000s scouring the show floor from the moment Europe’s biggest food ingredients show opened yesterday morning.
Live from FiE
Roquette, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen were among the winners announced at last night’s Europe Excellence Awards ceremony at the industry event FiE, we take you through who else won what at the show.
Live from Fi Europe 2013
Food for Health Ireland (FHI) has announced the start of its second term of funding with an expanded network of research institutions and companies involved.
This month Ingredion Inc. rolled out Weightain, a satiety ingredient the firm claims can reduce daily caloric intake by up to 50 or 100 calories per day.
The recent massive recall of products containing enzymes contaminated with an antibiotic points out the need for companies to think out recall procedures in advance, experts say.
Dispatches from SupplySide West 2013
One year on and 'GMPs' and 'concern' continue to be used together by Dr Daniel Fabricant, Director of the Division of Dietary Supplement Programs at the agency, with many of the compliance issues still basic.
Specialty ingredients distributor IMCD says that working with a distributor, rather than individual suppliers, allows food companies to tap into application-driven expertise - beyond their own R&D capabilities.