Archives for June 1, 2006

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Royal Numico assesses impact of Java earthquake

By  Anthony Fletcher

Royal Numico reported today that the earthquake that struck the island of Java at the weekend has significantly affected its Indonesian baby food operations.

New support for coffee's heart protection benefits

By  staff reporter

Antioxidants from coffee may reduce the risk of postmenopausal women developing cardiovascular disease, report researchers from Norway and the US - lending more support to previous studies on the beverage's potential benefits.

TSI completes shift towards production, changes name

By  Jess Halliday

Technical Sourcing International has completed its evolution from ingredients sourcing and distribution to production, and is preparing for its second decade with a new name to better represent its activities: TSI Health Sciences.

Wellness delivers above average growth for Cognis

By  staff reporter

Cognis is taking heart that its strategic focus towards wellness and sustainability is spot on, as these business areas report above average growth in the first quarter for 2006.

Campina buys Argentine dairy ingredient maker Inovatech

By  Clarisse Douaud

Campina has bought dairy ingredient producer Inovatech Argentina, signalling the Dutch-owned company's desire to reach further into the global specialized ingredients market, with an particular emphasis on nutrition.

US market to see more natural baobab for use in cosmetics, food

By  Lorraine Heller

A Canadian and an African company are set to tap the emerging market for baobab ingredients for use in cosmetic and functional food applications. The two firms recently teamed up to market the ingredient in North America.