Swedish group Semper to double its presence in Russia
Swedish manufacturer Semper aims to increase exports of baby food to Russia, as the market there is growing much faster than in many other countries, writes Angela Drujinina.
Archives for December 13, 2004
LycoRed in bid to expand food market
A novel foods approval for the tomato compound lycopene could give it a significant push into the functional foods category in Europe, which currently includes only a handful of lycopene-fortified foods, believes a leading supplier.
Glucosamine prices on the rise again
Glucosamine prices continue to rise and could go up a further 25 per cent in the first quarter of next year, according to Europe's leading supplier.
Cranberries get thumbs-up from UK dentists
Cranberries have been given a major promotion in the UK as a leading dental charity advises they could help prevent a host of oral health problems, such as tooth decay and gum disease.
Martek confirms solid 2004
Martek Biosciences last week announced its year-end results, noting increased revenues and "robust growth" due primarily to higher sales of nutritional products to the company's infant formula licensees.
FiberGel launches non-GMO fat replacement supplement
Circle Group owned FiberGel Technologies last week launched a non-GMO version of its fat replacement and dietary fiber supplement in order to satisfy European demand.
High dose vitamin C linked to lower heart attack risk
People who supplement with high doses of vitamin C could be reducing their risk of major heart disease events like heart attack, suggests a new analysis of prospective studies.
UK industry readies for court challenge
The UK's supplement industry is preparing its case against the European food supplement directive, to be heard by the European Court of Justice next month.