Archives for November 2, 2006

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Red wine compound may extend life, says mice study

By  Stephen Daniells

Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine, extended survival rates of mice and prevented the negative effects of high-calorie diets, says a new study published in Nature.

Biotec adopts branded ingredient strategy

By  staff reporter

Agrigenic is the latest company to pursue growth through co-branding with third party supplement makers, naming its proprietary blend of antioxidant agonists IsoSproutPlex.

Limagrain, GRDC to bring GM healthy wheat to market

By  Dominique Patton

A genetically modified wheat variety that has significantly more resistant starch than regular wheat could reach the market in five years, say Australian scientists who have won financial backing to commercialise the crop.

DSM anounces major ingredients reorganisation

By  Chris Mercer

DSM has re-organised its dairy ingredients division into two distinct categories, reflecting growing demand from customers for both added value and efficiency-boosting products.

Raisio's Q3 back in the black

By  Stephen Daniells

Raisio has reported a set of Q3 results that show the company's operating result is back in the black, but the full-year operating result is set to be lower than last year.

More evidence for pro, prebiotics aiding eczema

By  Stephen Daniells

A combination of probiotics and prebiotics for newborns reduced the incidence of eczema by 34 per cent in high-risk children, says a new study from Finland.