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Tough new EU labelling and traceability rules for GM products should make it easier for food ingredients which are guaranteed GM-free to grow sales - at least according to the only US manufacturer of non-GM dextrose.
The leading supplier of fatty acids Bioriginal is launching a new range of bakery mixes for retail bakers wanting to produce low carb alternatives of popular bread-based foods.
Taking supplements of chromium picolinate could help people with depression manage some of the symptoms, including mood swings, carbohydrate cravings, weight gain, and lethargy, suggests new research.
Florida-based nutritional supplements company Bio-One has signed an agreement to acquire a majority share in a Chinese herbal medicine company in the Guangzhou Province.
Insulin, the hormone that allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood stream, is a direct player in the aging process, according to new research from a US-based team, which backs the evidence showing that reducing calories results in a longer life.
Dutch chemicals firm DSM has opened a €12 million food research and product development centre, which is expected to speed up the time it takes for a new product to reach the market and boost creativity in food ingredient design.
French scientists say they have discovered how polyunsaturated fatty acids like omega-3 fats work to protect against certain neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, depression and strokes.