DSM raises vitamin and carotenoid prices
DSM has announced that it is raising prices of its vitamins and carotenoids on a worldwide basis, as a result of increasing energy, raw material and transportation costs.
Archives for March 17, 2006
Swiss company derives DHA and EPA from algae
A new Swiss company is claiming to have found a way to derive omega-3 containing both EPA and DHA from algae, which could place suppliers whose product is derived from fish oil under price pressure.
Business, not science, driving infant milk formulations say doctors
The standards for infant formulations, a topic of continued discussion with the Codex Committee, is being driven by commercial interests and not science say two paediatricians, claims that have been refuted by the industry.
More evidence that whole grains could protect against colon cancer
Antioxidants in wheat, allied with dietary fibre, are the key to its anti-colon cancer properties, say researchers.
Cognis signs new Tonalin CLA deal in Norway, Sweden
Cognis has cleared the way for its Tonalin CLA to be sold in supplements in health food stores in Norway and Sweden, thanks to an exclusive sub-license agreement with Bringwell International.