Avebe to sell Glucona
Dutch ingredients company CSM is in discussions with starch producer Avebe about the possible acquisition of its subsidiary Glucona. The business makes gluconic acid derivatives, used as calcium and mineral enrichers.
Archives for June 4, 2002
AHCC renamed for US market
Quality of Life Labs is introducing a new look for the mushroom extract AHCC prior to its launch on the US market.
Prolab, Vitamin World agreement
Natrol subsidiary Prolab Nutrition has signed an agreement with Vitamin World to sell its N-Large Weight Gain Powder in over 500 of its US stores.
Lack of FDA leader hinders drug industry
President Bush is being put under pressure to find someone to take on the role of head of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reports the Financial Times.
Watermelon beats tomatoes in lycopene stakes
Researchers in the US have found that the watermelon contains more lycopene than tomatoes, the phytochemical associated with reduced prostate cancer risk and lower rates of heart disease.
PepsiCo streamlines divisions
As anticipated, PepsiCo has brought its Quaker Oats products and its beverages together in a single division.