Archives for February 13, 2007

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DSM develops natural 20 per cent beta-carotene

By  Jess Halliday

DSM Nutritional Products is expanding its beta-carotene offering to the supplements industry with the addition of a high-potency natural beadlet form to its animal- and allergen-free portfolio.

Soft Gel forms partnership to take on Europe

By  staff reporter

Soft Gel Technologies has entered into a partnership with Italy's Sochim International, which will allow it to offer a full service to its European clients - from encapsulation through to finished product labelling.

Omega-3: Can you believe its not lard?

By  Jess Halliday

Consumers concerned about the quality of fish oil in their omega-3 supplements should quiz the brand marketer over the source, says chairman of GOED omega-3, a trade association that aims to maintain standards of the ingredient.

Scientists expand probiotic soy yoghurt potential

By  staff reporter

Canadian scientists have reported that two strains of probiotic Lactobacillus bacteria grow well in soy yoghurt cultures, opening up opportunities for an ever growing field.