Proprietary CoQ10 formulation demonstrates superior absorption
A new formulation of CoQ10, developed by Israeli firm Herbamed, has demonstrated high bioavailability in a recently published study.
Archives for June 29, 2004
Supplement maker NBTY in lawsuit
Purchasers of NBTY securities between 22 April and 16 June 2004 have filed a class action lawsuit against the New York-based supplement maker.
Maximuscle sold to investment group
The founder of leading UK sports nutrition company Maximuscle has sold the business for £9.7 million (€14.48m) to a private equity group, which is hoping to double sales at the firm in the next two years.
Cargill buys stronger position in EU chocolate ingredients
US agri-giant Cargill has carved a deeper position in the European chocolate market after Swiss firm Nestlé sold two cocoa processing activities to the acquisitive private company.
Health claim decision delayed on omega-3
The FDA has, for the second time this year, put off a decision on whether to grant a petition for a qualified health claim for omega-3 fish oils and coronary heart disease.
Lonza boosts capacity in Czech Republic
Swiss chemicals firm Lonza has opened a new production facility in the Czech Republic that would allow it to increase output of the health ingredient L-carnitine, if demand continues to grow.
Omega-3s to have long life in European food industry
Of all the functional food ingredients currently available, the future for omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) looks the most promising, according to an analyst at market research firm Frost & Sullivan.
Burcon and ADM advance towards canola commercialization
Burcon and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) have completed the technical phase of the commercialization of Puratein and Supertein, canola proteins, expected to have a wide range of applications in the food and nutraceutical industries, reports Philippa...