Fonterra appoints European dairy distributor
Univar food ingredient brand Fiske has been appointed the European distributor for international dairy giant Fonterra.
Archives for January 9, 2007
Higher folate levels linked to lower Alzheimer's risk
An increased intake of folate by diet and supplements may halve the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, suggests new research from the US.
US gets nearly 1/4 daily calories from drinks, report
The results of a recent study on US beverage consumption could highlight opportunities for functional beverage marketers to inject more value-added beverages into a market that has become increasingly saturated with calorie-laden soft drinks.
Milk in tea may hamper heart health benefits
The British way of drinking tea with milk may block the cardiovascular benefits of the catechins, according to a small study that highlights the need for nutrition studies to consider confounding factors from the surrounding food matrix.
Fermentation to give allergen-free whey and dairy?
Fermentation of dairy with a mix of lactic acid bacteria and a Streptococcus strain could selectively reduce the protein responsible for cows milk allergy, researchers have reported.
Integrity of industry-sponsored nutrition research questioned
Nutrition studies of beverages funded solely by industry are four to eight times more likely to report favourable conclusions for the sponsors than studies with no industry funding, say researchers from the US.
Euro bodies build trade and regulatory ties with Japan
The bonds between the Japanese and European functional foods industries are strengthening, as industry and regulators recognise the mutual benefits of working together.
Canadian BioExx to take proprietary extraction process abroad
Lifesciences Capital Corporation is set to finance Canadian Bio-Extraction's proposed expansion into the United States and Europe, where the fledging bio-extractor hopes to make inroads with a proprietary process that allows for an optimum recovery of...