Health claims 'will be challenge' for probiotics
The new nutrition and health claims legislation could prove challenging for marketers of probiotic products due to the different effects of different strains of bacteria, says a nutrition scientist.
Archives for February 22, 2007
Lysine, carotenoids hit BASF full-year fine chemicals performance
BASF's fine chemicals division has posted strong overall sales for full year 2006, but weak sales of the amino acid lysine and carotenoids continued to detract from its performance.
Tate & Lyle appoints new R&D head
Tate & Lyle's appointment of a new head of global research and development underlines the company's focus on the value-added end of the ingredients market.
Honeydew honeys top antioxidant ratings
Honey produced by bees feeding on honeydew have more than double the radical scavenging activity than honeys from nectars, says new research from Spain.