Unilever deal aims at added-value future
Unilever revealed yesterday it will sell a stake in some of its margarine brands in Brazil, as it moves to extend its focus on functional foods.
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Algatechnologies explores business beyond astaxanthin
Israeli's Algatechnologies is considering ways to extend its business beyond astaxanthin. It is investigating opportunities to derive other nutritional ingredients and biofuel from microalgae.
Cinnamon again linked to better blood sugar
Using cinnamon as a functional ingredient may lead to slower emptying of the stomach and reduce the rise in blood sugar after eating, says a new study.
Nutracea signs Southeast Asian joint venture
Nutracea is taking its stabilized rice bran to Southeast Asia through an Indonesian industrialist it says is affiliated with a large wheat milling operation in the region - PT Panganmas Inti Persada.
Phytopharm's China agreement to expand functionals
Britain-based Phytopharm today announced a collaboration and licence agreement with The Beijing Institute, for the development of novel functional foods and pharmaceuticals.