Archives for November 30, 2006

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Pharmachem's Phase 2 holds new FDA health claim

By  Clarisse Douaud

Pharmachem has announced that the Food and Drug Administration has been notified of structure function claims for weight control and starch reduction for the company's Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer ingredient.

Danone set to build on profits growth

By  Anthony Fletcher

Groupe Danone presented what it described as a "solid track record of profitable growth" at this week's annual investors seminar in New York.

Alltracel makes heart bioactive suitable for beverages

By  Jess Halliday

Alltracel has developed a soluble version of its bioactive for cardiovascular health, opening up its use in beverages and making it more attractive to the food companies with which it is currently discussion the route to market.

Cosmeceuticals conference recommends networking

By  Clarisse Douaud

The first Canadian conference specifically focussing on cosmeceuticals has wrapped-up in Vancouver - an event that highlighted the strengthening network between personal care, beauty and nutritional products in the North American market.

Differing organic standards impede international trade, report

By  Lorraine Heller

Selling organic products in different markets is becoming a mounting challenge for organic producers, as global demand continues to soar but different national standards impede international trade, according to a new report.

Kemin & B&D set relationship in stone

By  Clarisse Douaud

Kemin Health has announced a United States distribution agreement with B&D Nutritional Ingredients for its patented FloraGLO lutein and Slendesta Potato protein extract.

Fortified milk may cut illnesses in preschoolers

By  staff reporter

Milk, fortified with four minerals and three vitamins, cut the occurrence of respiratory infections and days with severe illness, and could be a well accepted means of improving health, especially amongst pre-schoolers in the developing world, says...