LycoRed buys Buckton Scott Nutrition in US
Israeli lycopene manufacturer LycoRed will significantly boost its presence in the US with the acquisition of ingredient supplier Buckton Scott's US nutrition division.
Archives for November 7, 2005
Blue California launches soluble CoQ10
Blue California has become the exclusive US distributor of a new line of water-soluble coenzyme Q10 ingredients, which are said to be more bioavailable than standard forms of the co-enzyme.
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No avoiding sustainable sourcing
Food companies do not yet face the ethical sourcing equation of the clothing industry, where brands from Nike to Marks & Spencer cannot afford a single claim of sweat-shop production. But the moment is fast approaching for food, too, when exploitative...
Unhealthy foods' ingredients revealed in new healthy eating campaign
Detailed images of the gristle, bones and connective tissue used to make cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets are being used in a UK-wide poster campaign to increase children's awareness of what is in their favourite junk foods and encourage them to opt...
Enzymotec's CardiaBeat cleared for US
Israeli ingredient company Enzymotec is set to launch its sterol-based heart health ingredient, CardiaBeat, in the United States, after it was affirmed as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by an expert panel.
Garlic component fights meat carcinogens
A component of garlic that gives the herb its flavour may inhibit the effects of a suspected carcinogen produced by meat cooked at high temperatures, say US researchers.