Ephedra supplements cause death in Denmark
The Danish Medicines Agency has issued a public warning against an illegal ephedrine-containing supplement that has been linked with several adverse event reports and one death.
Archives for May 28, 2008
FDA adds isomaltulose to tooth decay benefitting claim
The Food and Drug Administration has added isomaltulose to a list of "non-cariogenic carbohydrate sweeteners" that can claim non-promotion of dental carries.
Sales soar for Chinese potato starch supplier
There is evidence that European potato starch suppliers are losing out to Chinese competitors, as anti-dumping measures drive rampant growth for leading Chinese starch maker.
Martek and Dow AgroSciences forge alliance for canola DHA
Two major players in the US healthy oils market are joining forces to develop a DHA oil from canola, which could lead to the launch of a new, cost effective source of the blockbuster ingredient down the line.
Tate & Lyle inks 'bran' new gut health deal
UK-based ingredients giant Tate & Lyle has dipped into its independent €30+m venture capital fund to the tune of €3.5m to partner with a Belgian start-up researching the gut health and antioxidant properties of bran fibres.
Chefs take centre stage in developing future foods
Chefs have long had a role to play in the food industry's development of new products, but ingredients companies are placing greater emphasis on how their sensory skills can be used to prepare foods that are more appealing to consumers, and to...