PL Thomas to bring Kaneka's CoQ10 to US foods
One of the bastions of the CoQ10 market in Japan, Kaneka Nutrients, is bringing its ingredient to the US food and beverage industries through PL Thomas.
Archives for June 14, 2007
Labochim opens doors with novel ALA pellets
Italian firm INFA-Labochim has introduced a new alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) pellet with increased stability that could open doors for the antioxidant to wide range of nutraceutical combinations.
Breakfast cereals as good as special drinks for sports recovery?
A bowlful of whole-wheat flake cereal and nonfat milk may work just as effectively as specialized sports drink in boosting recovery after exercise, researchers told attendees at the 54th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Is organic food really more nutritious?
The overall body of science does not support the view that organic food is more nutritious than conventionally grown food, says a new review from the British Nutrition Foundation.
Astaxanthin linked to improved heart health
Astaxanthin, the nutrient that gives salmon its pink colour, may also have heart health benefits, suggests a new study from Finland.
Folic acid in the UK: Bread vs flour debate unresolved
The board of the UK's Food Standards Agency yesterday gave the go-ahead for the recommendation on mandatory folic acid fortification be made to health ministers, but it remains unclear whether the nutrient will be added to flour or bread.
Friesland rethinks Dutch dairy production
Friesland Foods this week announced plans to scale down its production facilities in the Netherlands in a bid to brace itself for wide scale changes within the EU's dairy market.
Advitech to finally launch Dermylex in US
Advitech has secured an exclusive five-year distribution deal for its psoriasis product Dermylex that will allow it to now access the US market.