Probiotic drinks are still a category to watch
European launches of probiotic drinks may have declined in recent years but analysts remain confident that the category still has strong global potential.
Archives for January 11, 2011
Probiotic researcher hits back at EFSA criticism of Yakult study
The author of a high-profile study suggesting that a daily Yakult dose could reduce the incidence and severity of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) has hit back at criticism of his paper by EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority).
DuPont plans to tap synergies between Danisco and Solae
DuPont expects to become a ‘premier specialty food ingredients provider’ as a result of acquiring Danisco, and expects it to be particularly complementary to its Solae soy protein business.
Resveratrol’s health benefits linked to fat hormone control
The potential health benefits of resveratrol may be due to is ability to activatethe powerful fat controlling hormone adiponectin, according to a new study.
Vitamin D3 ’87 percent more potent’ than D2: Study
Vitamin D3 is 87 percent more potent at raising blood levels of the vitamin than vitamin D2, according to a new study from the US.