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A probiotic cheese and products with high CLA levels are among the foods being developed at a new €16 million functional food research centre, recently opened in Ireland. One of its goals is to boost the competitive advantage of Irish companies,...
The Benelux operation of Fiske Food Ingredients, a distribution business belonging to €4bn Dutch industrial chemicals group Univar, has linked up with starch ingredients company Avebe to distribute the co-operative's full range of products.
A new study adds further momentum to the debate on the merits of the Atkins diet. The small trial shows that low-carb diets let people eat more calories without the weight gain, according to researchers.
Building on the one-stop-supplier philosophy, the new kid on the xanthan gum block Danisco has made inroads into the market this week, linking up with one of the largest xanthan gum suppliers in China, the Henan Tianguan group.
German researchers have identified for the first time a potent antioxidant compound in coffee which could explain its anti-cancer activity. The study found that methylpyridinium, formed during the roasting process, increased protection against colon...
Chromium-based nutritional supplements manufacturer Nutrition 21 announced yesterday it has raised $3.25 million through the completion of a private placement of 4,062,500 shares of common stock to be used primarily for the continued development of...
Researchers at Applied Food Sciences have patented their coffee roasting method, HealthyRoast, which boosts polyphenols levels in brewed coffee. Antioxidant-enriched coffee could be available in retailers next year.
Canadian company Market-Wise Enterprises has managed to hold onto its exclusive distribution rights for the cranberry supplement CranMax in Canada, following a recent decision in a US court.