Industrial potential: UK team produce beneficial phenolic compounds in tomatoes
Just one tomato could provide the same amount of resveratrol as 50 bottles of red wine or the same amount of genistein as 2.5kg of tofu, say researchers.
Archives for November 5, 2015
Exclusive interview: Simon Coveney, Irish Food & Agriculture Minister
Irish government sticks to milk mining guns as prices plunge
Seven years ago the Irish government backed a collaborative industry-academic milk mining project to add value to the country’s dairy sector. Some have questioned why commercially usable research results have not been more forthcoming but here the Irish...
DSM eyes brands, private label; will cut 100 nutrition jobs
DSM will cut 100 nutrition jobs as part of efficiency plans on top of the 900-1100 job losses elsewhere already announced as it set out goals that include greater interest in brands and private label.
Nutress and Azelis link in Benelux algae supply deal
A distribution partnership between Dutch firm Nutress and Azelis aims to increase supply of algae food products across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux).
French food industry launches public consultation to end 'le food-bashing'
French industry group, ANIA, is asking the public's opinion on what it wants from manufacturers and retailers in a bid to bridge the gap between consumers and industry and counter the culture of ‘food-bashing’.
Dr Cohen, CSPI & CRN join Attorneys General to discuss herbal supplements
Attention from State Attorneys General is expected to continue and even increase, with a recent meeting of the National Association of Attorneys General’s in St Louis hosting a public session on herbal supplements.
Asian demand for curcumin in cosmetics to drive market growth
Curcumin, derived from turmeric, is participating in the ongoing growth for the beauty and personal care market in the Asia Pacific region, a new report by Transparency Market Research has revealed.
ScenoProt project will boost local protein production for real sustainability
ScenoProt, a six year Finnish project will bring together scientists, consumer specialists and product developers with one aim: developing self-sufficiency in protein production for global sustainability.
Evidence of omega-3s as depression treatment flawed, says review
There is insufficient evidence to support the use of omega-3 supplements as a treatment for depression, a new Cochrane review has said.
ChromaDex, P&G announce deal for nicotinamide riboside
ChromaDex Corp. has entered into a joint development agreement with Procter & Gamble for development of forms of nicotinamide riboside (NR) for select applications.
Slow pace of innovation hurts sales as Vitamin Shoppe battles industry headwinds, CEO says
The Vitamin Shoppe CEO Colin Watts said a slow pace of innovation in the supplements industry has hurt the company, which has relied on a rapid pace of new product launches to keep its shelves fresh. The company reported third quarter earnings that were...