Burgundy partnership to secure product quality
French grape extracts firm Burgundy has raised its focus on quality by entering into a long-term agreement with one of its raw material suppliers, giving it greater control over the production process.
Archives for April 10, 2005
Beans may cut risk of breast cancer
Eating beans or lentils at least twice a week may reduce a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, according to research designed to investigate the benefits of the plant compounds flavonols,writes Dominique Patton.
NIH funds five botanical research centers
As millions of Americans put their trust in botanical preparations, two National Institutes of Health agencies have stumped up millions of dollars in funding towards furthering our knowledge of their mechanisms and phytochemical constituents at five...
Chr Hansen tour targets Russian producers
Danish ingredients giant Chr Hansen, currently on its 'magical sensory tour' across Eastern Europe, has unveiled new products in Russia to inspire local manufacturers, Angela Drujinina reports.
Healthier chocolate production could revitalise sector
Barry Callebaut has developed a new process designed to preserve the valuable polyphenols in cocoa beans during chocolate production, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Soybean stocks continue to rise
Global stocks of soybeans continue to rise after a draw-down in recent years, with production to reach 52.6 million tonnes in 2004/05, 15.2 million tonnes more than in 2003/04.
Probiotic helps reduce eczema in allergic infants
Adding the probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus GG (LGG) to the daily diet of children with a food allergy helped to reduce eczema symptoms, report researchers this month.
Nutrition 21 begins Diachrome trial amongst Native Americans
Nutrition 21 is collaborating with the Native American Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation on a trial to assess the health benefits and savings afforded by using its Diachrome chromium picolinate and biotin formulation for type-2 diabetes...
Denmark promotes vitamin D supplements
Danish food and health authorities have launched a campaign to promote the use of vitamin D supplements by the elderly and dark-skinned immigrants, both groups prone to deficiency, writes Dominique Patton.