Frutarom backing botanical science in 2014
Swiss ingredients giant Frutarom will publish at least four trials this year from its suite its suite of botanical extracts and blends as it revamps the classification and presentation of its wares.
Archives for January 15, 2014
Dietary fibres may protect against asthma: Mouse data
A lack of fermentable fibres in people's diet may pave the way for allergic inflammatory reactions such as asthma - and increasing intake of these fibres could help battle asthma, according to new research.
Aging Japanese bring tea polyphenol market to boil
Aging populations in Japan and Western Europe are expected to boost a world market for tea polyphenols dominated by functional drinks to $367.7m by 2020 says Grand View Research.
EFSA health claim opinion
Maltese firm to appeal “bully” EFSA over bone health claim rejection
EFSA is an irrational scientific bully that is damaging the European nutrition sector and driving activity to more business-friendly regions like Asia and the US, says the chief a Maltese firm just rejected by the agency for a second time.
Pre-treated fiber can improve quality of enriched bread: Study
Enzymatic treatment of fiber could help develop better quality high-fiber breads, finds research.
Neptune sustains losses as it nears end of 'difficult period'
In its first earnings statement since the conclusion of its long-standing intellectual property battle with its krill competitors, Neptune CFO Andre Godin said the company is coming to the end of the of a difficult period.
Omega-3s may boost heart health for people with Metabolic Syndrome
Omega-3 supplements may boost endothelial function, arterial stiffness, and inflammatory status in people with metabolic syndrome, according to a new study from the University of Athens Medical School in Greece.
Colours customer loss hits Chr. Hansen first quarter results
Chr. Hansen recorded a ‘soft start’ to 2014 after the loss of its biggest colours customer hit revenue – although it retained its growth expectations for the full year.