Archives for December 5, 2005

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Carbery corporate relaunch focuses on value added market

By  Anthony Fletcher in Paris

Carbery believes that its new corporate structure will enable the dairy ingredients giant to tap growing demand for added value products and provide a one-stop-shop for manufacturers.

Not enough safety data to support clinoptilolite supplements

By  Dominique Patton

A UK firm looking to market the naturally occurring mineral clinoptilolite as a food supplement for smokers or people in contact with high levels of heavy metals has been told it does not have enough safety data.

Roquette invests in pea protein potential

By  Anthony Fletcher

French ingredient supplier Roquette believes that its new pea protein product, Nutralys, can help manufacturers tap into current health concerns and cut manufacturing costs.

New rice boosts iron levels but no match for fortified food

By  Dominique Patton

Rice bred to contain high levels of iron has been shown to improve the iron status of Filippino women but it is unlikely to be a substitute for the growing number of fortified foods coming onto the market.

Iron, calcium linked to lung cancer

By  Stephen Daniells

Iron and calcium are linked to a higher risk of lung cancer in new research from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Weekly Comment

The reach of lobbying

The oft-said adage that there are two things people don't want to see being made - sausage and legislation - falls apart at the doors of the EU's parliament.

Genome sequencing boosts Danisco probiotics research

By  Jess Halliday

The genome sequencing of the NCFM probiotic strain has given Danisco's research effort a lift. It may help identify new health benefits, and help reduce the time for bringing new products to market.

Studies clash over alcohol health benefits

By  Chris Mercer

Drinking alcohol in moderation may help people to stave off obesity, says US study, as researchers from New Zealand cast doubt on alcohol's heart health benefits.