Archives for October 2, 2006

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Frutarom snaps up Acatris Health for €10.5m

By  Jess Halliday

Frutarom is acquiring Acatris Health for €10.5m cash in the latest step in its rapid expansion programme - a move expected to bolster its R&D and human resources, and create new cross-selling opportunities.

Orafti explores new ground for inulin, oligofructose

By  Stephen Daniells in Boston

Inulin and oligofructose could offer ways of stemming the tide of obesity, or could change immune responses and protect against potentially harmful infection, said prebiotic experts at Orafti's 5th Research Conference at Harvard Medical School last week.

Naturex to promote Moroccan sourced botanicals

By  Jess Halliday

Naturex is aiming to raise industry awareness of traditional botanicals sourced from Morocco, ahead of unveiling nine new plants that could provide dietary supplement makers with a raft of new formulation options.

Pomegranate juice may cut Alzheimer's risk

By  Stephen Daniells

A daily glass of antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice could halve the build-up of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, says a new animal study from the USA.

Sabinsa agrees to end US Genimax sales

By  Clarisse Douaud

Sabinsa Corporation has agreed to discontinue making or selling Genimax in the US as part of a settlement with Archer Daniels Midland over patent infringement of the agribusiness giant's proprietary soy isoflavone technology.

UK government slammed over pesticides in school food

By  Anthony Fletcher

The UK's Soil Association has slammed the government for its 'complacent' claim that pesticides found in school fruit and vegetables are 'broadly similar' to those found in supermarkets.