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Cargill is broadening the remit of its Juice Beverage Applications business unit, offering its ingredients and product development expertise to a bigger customer base, including functional beverage makers.
German specialty chemicals group Cognis is hoping to revive depressed sales of its natural vitamin E with a new range of non-GM oils for use in supplements and foods targeted at GM-wary consumers.
Swiss chemicals group Lonza is increasing the prices of its niacin and niacinamide by between 10-12 per cent to absorb higher costs for raw materials, energy and transportation, it said yesterday.
Intake of beta-carotene from foods is inversely associated with lower mortality, including death from heart disease and cancer, in the elderly, shows a new study across different European populations.
A new natural gum system designed to achieve a thick, creamy taste and appearance could help dairy food makers avoid commodification.
The American Herbal Products Association has issued a reminder to supplement makers whose products contain major food allergens that as of January 1 2006 they, like all food companies, must include specific warnings on their labeling.
Vitasti is planning swift entry into the functional water market, thanks to a joint venture with an unnamed beverage manufacturer.