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Decas to double cranberry seed oil production

By  Dominique Patton

Cranberry ingredient supplier Decas Botanical Synergies is doubling production capacity for its cranberry seed oil to meet strong anticipated demand from food and beverage makers.

Weekly comment

The science behind food

The words clinical trial or scientifically proven on a label carry huge cachet. But behind the claims of scientific evidence, consumers expect a base level of rigour in ensuring thatfood or personal care products actually deliver the benefits they claim.

Safety of ephedra alternatives under spotlight again

By  Dominique Patton

Two weight loss supplements containing bitter orange extract increased the heart rate of healthy subjects in a new study, a sign that the supplements may pose health risks for users, say the authors.