Archives for May 20, 2007

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Pharmachem and Metagenics to market LactiumPure

Metagenics has entered into an exclusive agreement with Pharmachem Laboratories for the distribution of a Lactium formula, called LactiumPure, which is free of intact casein and therefore safe for people with milk allergies.

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Masterfoods and the vegetarianisation of food

Masterfoods' U-turn over its plan to reformulate its famous confectionery brands using animal-derived whey sets a precedent that will prevent any other food manufacturer from flying in the face of the global trend towards the vegetarianisation of our...

Probi probiotics to enter India before year's end

By  Stephen Daniells

Probi probiotics are set to make their debut in India before the end of the year after the Swedish probiotic company's partner Institut Rosell signed an agreement with Aristo Pharmaceuticals.

Hydrocolloids ideal to extend probiotic use?

By  Stephen Daniells

The continued success of probiotics will depend on finding ways of protecting the friendly bacteria during processing, opening up opportunities for food ingredients and biopolymers, experts say.