Archives for October 1, 2006

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Nutraceutical Corp again challenges ephedra ban

By  Clarisse Douaud

Nutraceutical Corporation is not giving up its fight for banned herbal, ephedrine, and has filed a petition for rehearing in front of the entire tenth circuit of the US Court of Appeals, following a federal appeals court decision in August.

Weekly Comment

China: a victim of trade wars?

If the Chinese government gives in to mounting international pressure to revalue its currency, it could spell the end of cheap exports, a move that many anticipate would have a knock-on effect on raw materials costs for the food industry. But China...

Orafti consolidates science for inulin, oligofructose

By  Stephen Daniells in Boston

Science - consolidation and breakthroughs - took centre stage at the 5th Orafti Research Conference last week, as world-leading scientists convened to discuss prebiotics.

Neptune reports year of growth and reduced losses

By  staff reporter

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources is eyeing the path towards profitability after a full year 2005 in which it increased sales of ingredient from marine biomasses by 45 per cent and slashed operating losses by 50 per cent, compared to the previous...

CLA continues to offer possibilities for bone health

By  Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) prevented age-related bone loss in mice, says a new study that could offer a dietary therapy for protecting against the ever-growing threat of osteoporosis.

DSM acquires whole of Lipid Technologies Provider

By  Jess Halliday

DSM is acquiring Swedish ingredients firm Lipid Technologies Provider (LTP) for €18m - a culmination of its initial investment three years ago that will let it leverage LTP's technology for new ingredients in weight management and other health areas.