Sabinsa to up BioPerine price on pepper supply issues
Sabinsa Corporation anticipates an increase in the price of its patented BioPerine following a spike in the price of black pepper, from which the ingredient is extracted.
Archives for February 27, 2007
Denomega, GAT to use FlexDos for omega-3
Denomega and GAT are making their microencapsulated fish oils more readily available for use in dairy and beverage products through a co-packaging arrangement with Tetra Pak that makes use of its FlexDos dosing system.
Study questions garlic's cholesterol-lowering powers
A new trial from the US has reported that garlic may not decrease LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, raising questions over the cardiovascular benefits of garlic.
Sainsbury's 'open' to milk price rise
A little piece of Fairtrade Fortnight touched the UK dairy industry this week as the head of the Sainsbury's supermarket told farmers he was willing to pay more for their milk.
Synbiotics and chocolate mousse a tasty combination?
Chocolate mousse may be an excellent vehicle for probiotics and prebiotics, suggests a new study from Brazil that is in line with the trend for new ways of delivering the ingredients.
Biodroga and GelCell unite to promote seaweed softgels
Canadian companies Biodroga and GelCell have signed a marketing agreement to promote animal-free carrageenan and starch softgels, CCaps, for the North American dietary supplement market.