Archives for November 9, 2006

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PLThomas expands Tomat-O-Red distribution

By  Clarisse Douaud

PLThomas is set to offer LycoRed's natural colorant line to food and beverage companies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, in an exclusive deal that expands the distrutors reach with the natural red antioxidant food coloring.

Blue California launches high concentration CoQ10

By  Clarisse Douaud

Ingredient manufacturer Blue California announced it is introducing a 40 percent concentration of coenzyme Q10, in response to the dietary supplement industry's demand for higher concentrations.

Probiotic veg sales in a pickle?

By  staff reporter

The relative resistance marketers have faced trying to push probiotic ingredients in the US, when compared with Europe, could be solved via another market: fermented vegetables.

Nestlé rumoured to be interested in Novartis supplements

By  staff reporter

Nestlé is tipped as a potential buyer of Novartis' nutritional supplements unit, rumoured to be up for sale, as the Swiss food group is aiming to strengthen its position in the health and nutrition sector.

Vegetable-rich low-carb cuts heart disease risk, says study

By  Stephen Daniells

Low-carb diets, like the once fashionable Atkins diet, do not increase the risk of heart disease, says new research from Harvard - and if vegetables rather than meat are the source of fat and protein then the risk of heart disease may be cut by 30 per...

Leatherhead asks: Where next for omega-3?

By  Jess Halliday

Omega-3 is the healthy ingredient on everyone's lips - both suppliers and consumers. As research sheds light on its benefits and more sources become available, Leatherhead is planning a major research project to determine the market's likely future...

Prebiotic effects of konjac get control trial boost

By  Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement of konjac glucomannan to a low-fibre diet boosted lactic acid bacteria and colonic fermentation, and promoted defecation frequency, says a new study from Taiwan.