Archives for September 12, 2006

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Vitatene's Betanat gets accolades for cost-saving

By  Clarisse Douaud

Vitatene has received an award from Frost & Sullivan for its proprietary beta-carotene Betanat - signifying a pat on the back for breaking industry ground and bringing prices for the natural ingredient in line with synthetic versions.

Green tea cuts risk of death, study

By  Chris Mercer

Drinking several cups of green tea every day could cut peoples' risk of death from a range of diseases, but does not appear to lower the chances of getting cancer, says a Japanese study.

All quiet on the glucosamine front

By  Jess Halliday

Demand and prices for glucosamine have stabilised after a tumultuous couple of years, as the sheen of newness rubs off the joint health ingredient and much-anticipated GAIT trial, though positive, proves disappointing in design.

SoyLink powder tech patent sparks new applications

By  Clarisse Douaud

Soy-powder maker SoyLink has a new US patent for its proprietary technology - a manufacturing process the Iowa-based company says will expand current uses for soy in functional foods and beverages.

Martek eyes European potential for DHA food and formula

By  Jess Halliday

Martek Biosciences is pressing ahead with its plan to grow sales of its microalgae-derived DHA in European infant formula and mainstream foods now that supply issues have been resolved, despite pending patent litigation with competitors.

Nutrition 21 results flat but places store by retail in 2007

By  staff reporter

Nutrition 21 has reported sales on a par with last year in full year 2006 and increased losses, but believes it is on the cusp of great things for the coming year as it fully implements its shift from ingredients to finished products and chases new...

Vectomega retail product 'to change omega-3 category'

By  Jess Halliday

Europharma has signed a deal with New Chapter to take Vectomega into theretail sector, a move it expects will up the stakes in bioavailability ofsupplement products available on the US market.

Geni Herbs shifts strategy with Stauber

By  Clarisse Douaud

Geni Herbs has announced it is signing over its marketing and distribution of ayurvedic botanicals to Stauber Performance Ingredients in an exclusive partnership, which will allow it to focus on research.

Lutein skin health study elicits excited response at conference

By  Jess Halliday

Initial results from a new study investigating the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on skin health presented yesterday is expected to open up a whole new market for suppliers of these antioxidants in oral and topical beauty products.