Archives for August 16, 2004

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Denmark opening up on fortified foods?

A new policy on fortified foods in Denmark, which has blocked a number of new launches from leading cereals brand Kellogg's, has in fact 'liberalised' the market, despite recent negative press, suggests one of the decision makers.

GTC to feed Aquamin through the US

Food and supplements ingredients supplier GTC Nutrition, is to be the main distributor in the US of Aquamin, a natural derived seaweed mineral, produced by the Irish company Marigot.

Adding cancer-fighters to increase protection

The broccoli compound sulphoraphane and apigenin, a flavonoid found in fruits like apples and cherries as well as tea, appear to work together against cancer cells, according a new research to be published next month.

BioProgress expands film-making capacity

UK-based BioProgress, the manufacturer of 'dissolve in the mouth' films, has bought two soluble film casting lines allowing it to boost its production capacity to meet growing demand for the novel delivery format.

Lifeway continues to reap the cream

After a recent acquisition, new product launches and nomination as one of the fastest growing small companies in the US, Lifeway Foods has ended its second quarter on a high, reporting record revenues for its functional kefirs.

PNI chosen to take Celadrin around the world

The Canadian firm Proprietary Nutritionals (PNI) has taken on the challenge of increasing the worldwide market for Celadrin, the natural ingredient for joint health developed by San Diago based Imagenetix.