Archives for January 8, 2008

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Naturex buys Berkem's Actifs Innovants

By  Jess Halliday

France's Naturex has bought the active ingredients division of compatriot Berkem - its second strategic acquisition in three weeks and one that will open up major new sales channels for Berkem's science-backed ingredients.

CoQ10 creeps into US energy drinks

By  Lorraine Heller

Beverage manufacturers in the US are keen to leverage the energy-boosting properties of CoQ10, with data revealing that the ingredient is being increasingly used in energy drinks.

PLT puts weight behind 'revolutionary' probiotic

By  Lorraine Heller

Healthcare company Ganeden Biotech has teamed up with PL Thomas (PLT) in an effort to expand the reach of a new probiotic ingredient in functional food and beverages.

Scientists examine health in honey

By  Lorraine Heller

The health benefits of honey are the focus of discussions taking place today at an international symposium bringing together scientists to examine the potential of the natural sweetener.

Demand for superfruit aronia rockets

By  Alex McNally

The superfruit aronia has seen a massive rise in launches over the past 10 years and has shown no sign of slowing down, according to data from Mintel.