New study suggests gender-specific omega-3 roles
The omenga-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may have gender-specific effects on blood platelet aggregation, researchers in Australia have found.
Archives for August 16, 2010
Synbiotics may reduce childhood illness: Study
Daily consumption of milk fortified with probiotics and prebiotics may reduce the incidence of childhood illness, according to a community-based, double-blind, randomized controlled trial.
Nestle's Reuteri demand is boon for BioGaia
Strong demand from Nestle for BioGaia’s Reuteri probiotic strains in the last six months has helped the Swedish probiotics specialist towards a strong H1.
Puratos launches chocolate-based healthy snacking recipes
Puratos has combined ingredients from its three sectors – bakery, patisserie and chocolate – to develop new ‘healthy snacking’ concepts for its customers in the food industry.
Slow innovation stunts EU market for grape seed extract
The European market for grape seed extracts is still lagging behind its American counterpart, due to a lack of innovation and marketing as well as an unclear regulatory environment, according to analysts.
Raisio glows as Glisten boosts net sales
Raisio is reaping the rewards of buying British snack brand Glisten with a 22 per cent increase in net sales in H1; with a new growth phase now underway, more acquisitions could be on the horizon.