Archives for August 30, 2005

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Calpis peptide ingredient lowers BP, confirms study

Dairy peptides marketed by Japan's Calpis effectively reduce blood pressure after just three weeks of consumption, shows a new study that is good news for Unilever, which has recently added the ingredient to its range.

Eastern outsourcing to rise, says report

By  Wai Lang Chu

The cost-effective benefits and research standards set to become international has added to the attraction of outsourcing R&D to India and China - two developing nations that are set to ease the ever-increasing cost pressures, shorter product life...

Differentiation strategy to pay off for chitosan supplier

By  Dominique Patton

Marine ingredients firm Primex says the entry of its chitosan product into the functional foods market, combined with new clinical trials, will mark a significant turning point for the business in the coming year.

Arla boosts margins in Chinese milk powder deal

By  Chris Mercer

Arla Foods' factory re-jig paid off this week as the group signed a joint-venture deal with China's leading dairy firm to get its added value milk powder products into one of the world's fastest emerging dairy markets.

Ferrosan takes over Norwegian omega-3 supplier

By  Dominique Patton

Denmark's Ferrosan has announced its first acquisition since its equity owners revealed their plans for growth earlier this year, which will allow it to break into the booming omega-3 market.