Vitamin B12 may help prevent bone-wasting disease
Vitamin B12 deficiency may be an important modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis, say researchers, identifying the nutrient's connection to bone health in men for the first time.
Archives for February 11, 2005
DMV International to open innovation centre
Dutch dairy ingredients firm DMV International is moving several of its R&D and marketing staff to a new innovation centre to speed up interactivity and product development time.
John's wort extract as effective as drug for severe depression
A St John's Wort extract, produced by German group Schwabe, is at least as effective in treating moderate to severe depression as a commonly prescribed anti-depressant, finds new research out today.
Wheat sourced ingredients still open to price risk
Prices for key raw materials used by the food industry are lighter this month on gains in wheat, corn and soybean inventories, but analysts suggests wheat prices are open to upside risk.
Raisio reports above target growth in ingredient sales
Raisio has increased its market share in cholesterol-lowering products through new applications, particularly the 'little bottle' milk drinks, and gains in new markets, writes Dominique Patton.