Archives for April 28, 2004

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Omega-3, probiotics driving Seven Seas growth in UK

Merck KgaA, owner of the UK's leading supplement brand Seven Seas, reported a strong rise in sales at its consumer healthcare division, driven by its omega-3 products and probiotic multivitamins.

Relief for soy prices may be on its way

Health food manufacturers using soy ingredients may face new price rises if soybean supply continues to be hit by unprecedented demand in China and drought in major producer countries.

Accession states prepare for EU supplement laws

Food supplement makers and regulators from new EU member states are being invited to a conference in Prague next month, designed to help companies from accession states bring their products in line with European legislation.

Chr Hansen targets women's health with bacteria

Leading cultures firm Chr Hansen has entered a strategic alliance with a Canadian research company to offer probiotic bacteria specifically targeted to the substantial women's health market.

Z-trim given the thumbs up

Z-Trim, the all-natural, zero calorie fat replacement that reduces calories and increases healthy insoluble fiber in a variety of products does not alter the original recipe's taste, no matter what food Z-trim is added to, claim the makers.