Frutarom buys Chr. Hansen savoury unit in Germany
Acquisition-hungry firm Frutarom continued its rapid growth strategy, today announcing an "extremely synergetic" €5.2m deal to buy Chr. Hansen's savoury functional systems activities in Germany.
Archives for June 21, 2009
EU omega-3 levels must be higher, say UK academics
It will be too easy for omega-3 bearing functional foods to make content claims under a proposed amendment to European nutrition and health claims rules, according to UK researchers.
Green tea’s anti-prostate cancer potential gains support
Consuming green tea may reduce levels of compounds linked to prostate cancer progression, according to findings of a small study with 26 men with prostate cancer.
DSM and Lonza extend 'intense partnership'
DSM Nutritional Products and Lonza will continue a decades-old working relationship, as the companies seek to “intensify partnerships” as the economic climate bites.
Keys to functional foods success
When shopping, consumers very quickly decide on a brand’s worth and unless they are making positive ticks in their minds to an array of factors, it is likely they will pass your functional food by, according to a leading consultant.