Archives for December 16, 2010

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Provexis bemoans lack of functional food acquisitions

By Ben Bouckley

Windsor-based functional and medical food firm Provexis is actively seeking to acquire technology firms in the sector, with ceo Stephen Moon stating that its lack of purchases over the past six months has been “disappointing”.

“Feeling the benefit” guides 2011 trends

By Shane Starling

Products that deliver physiological benefits quickly such as those benefitting gut health or boosting energy – will be the most important trend for 2011, according to a new report.

Danisco stays upbeat despite eyeing raw material hikes

By Jess Halliday

Danisco has nudged up its full year outlook after a strong Q2, and is cautiously positive that mitigation measures will protect its enablers division from the raw material hikes on the horizon.

Soy protein may lower cholesterol: Solae study

By Nathan Gray

New research from Solae backs up the claims for soy protein’s cholesterol lowering effect, but says the mechanism behind benefits is ‘yet to be determined’.

EFSA gut/immune health meeting

ERNA: EFSA must clarify ‘boundaries of immune normality’

By Shane Starling

The high rate of European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) immune health health claim rejections is likely to continue unless parameters of a well-functioning immune system can be defined, according to a Brussels-based industry group.