Aker earns krill processing patent in Russia
Norwegian krill supplier Aker Biomarine has won a patent for krill processing technologies in Russia (Number 2460309) for krill oils and powders that contain krill proteins and phospholipids.
Archives for September 30, 2012
Cocoa flavanols give snail brains a boost
Cocoa flavanols found in dark chocolate called epicatechin can improve the memories of snails, according to researchers.
ECJ’s German health claim ruling opens door to rejected claims: Lawyer
A recent Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) ruling that rather non-specific claims like “aids digestion” are admissible under the nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) could open the way to a swathe of formerly rejected claims, a lawyer...
New patent covers pairing of Ayurvedic workhorses
Nutragenesis, a Brattleboro, Vt.-based ingredient supplier with a history of experience with Ayurvedic ingredients, has obtained a U.S. patent in the area of women’s health for an ashwagandha/Indian gooseberry combination called Sendara.
Danone to expand experimental Indian business unit
The experimental business unit that is dedicated to rolling out new Danone products for the masses in India has been deemed a success and will be expanded to other cities across the country.