Archives for December 13, 2004

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LycoRed in bid to expand food market

A novel foods approval for the tomato compound lycopene could give it a significant push into the functional foods category in Europe, which currently includes only a handful of lycopene-fortified foods, believes a leading supplier.

Zuellig certified organic

Zuellig Botanicals, part of BI Nutraceuticals, announced on Friday that its manufacturing facility in California has received organic certification.

Glucosamine prices on the rise again

Glucosamine prices continue to rise and could go up a further 25 per cent in the first quarter of next year, according to Europe's leading supplier.

Martek confirms solid 2004

Martek Biosciences last week announced its year-end results, noting increased revenues and "robust growth" due primarily to higher sales of nutritional products to the company's infant formula licensees.