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VALORIE: TNO invests in high-value algae refining
Dutch research organisation TNO is working with industry partners on a pilot scale algae refining plant with potential in omega-3s, proteins and antioxidants.
Archives for September 22, 2014
BASF hikes vitamin B2 price 20%
BASF tells us its 20% vitamin B2 (riboflavin) price hike is due to “rising demand” across human and animal nutrition, but gave no further data on the significant jump.
Algatech enters deal to boost astaxanthin production with thin-walled tubes
Algatechnologies Ltd. has announced an R&D deal with German company SCHOTT AG to boost the productivity of its closed-tube cultivation system at its plant in the Negev region of southern Israel.
2014 SPECIAL EDITION: HEALTHY AND FUNCTIONAL DAIRY
'Worrying signs' the US Greek yogurt boom is over: Sanford Bernstein
Wall Street brokerage Sanford Bernstein has highlighted "worrying signs" that growth in the US market for Greek yogurt is slowing to a halt.
2014 SPECIAL EDITION: HEALTHY AND FUNCTIONAL DAIRY
Western functional milk success limited, but 'different picture' in Asia: Euromonitor
The price and taste of fortified and functional fresh milk products will continue to limit demand in the West, but it is a "different picture" in Asia, says Euromonitor.
Synbiotic fermented milk may boost isoflavone bioavailability: Human data
Daily consumption of a fermented milk product containing probiotic bacteria and prebiotic fibers may increase the bioavailability of soy isoflavones in women, says a new study from Thailand.