Vitamin D supplementation linked to fewer lung disease ‘flare-ups’
Vitamin D supplementation could reduce flare-ups of COPD lung disease by more than 40% in patients who are deficient, say researchers.
Archives for December 2, 2014
Plenty of stretch left in omega-3s supply, says BASF as it moves increasingly toward concentrates
The omega-3s market is moving toward ever higher concentrations, and BASF is convinced there is ample supply to bear the increased demand on raw material.
Commission defines food research priorities to 2050
Tailored diets, sustainability, integrated policy-making and consumer awareness of the link between food and health are the four research priority ideas identified in the European Commission’s (EC) foresight report.
BioGaia to buy 35% stake in MetaboGen AB
Probiotics specialist BioGaia has said it will invest SEK 12m (€1.3m) in Swedish research company MetaboGen AB.
UAS Labs acquires Micropharma IP and Cardioviva brand of probiotics
Wisconsin-based UAS Laboratories, LLC has acquired certain intellectual property assets of Micropharma Limited as well as taking ownership of the Cardioviva brand of probiotics.
Capsugel sees increase in Licaps demand as product manufacturers seek ‘best solutions for challenging ingredients’
Challenging ingredients like krill oil and fish oil are driving demand for Capsugel’s Licaps liquid-filled hard capsule technology, says the company, as Healthy Directions becomes the latest manufacturer to use the capsules for its Krill Omega Defense...
Ingredients supplier Maypro enters sales deal that includes Nebraska Cultures probiotics
Ingredient supplier Maypro has extended its branded ingredient offerings via a strategic sales partnership with Wilke Industries. It’s part of the company’s push to remain relevant in the rapidly evolving ingredient supplier landscape, said Maypro...