Archives for November 22, 2005

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Bioriginal's borage oil is affirmed GRAS

By  Jess Halliday

Bioriginal has gained GRAS status for BioAsteri, a move that may pave the way for functional foods containing the borage oil as a source of gamma linolenic acid, shown to deliver anti-inflammatory and other health benefits.

Olive polyphenol to enter bone health market

By  Dominique Patton

Olive compounds appear to tackle the inflammation involved in osteoporosis, says a new Belgian firm that wants to market this novel intellectual property to supplement makers.

Zila eyes Pacific Rim with Japan deal

By  Jess Halliday

Zila Nutritional's agreement with Asahi Godo to distribute Ester-C in Japan marks a milestone in its international strategy and could be the US company's key to other countries in the Pacific Rim.

Geni Herbs takes PomElla into beverages

By  Jess Halliday

Keen to cash in on the healthy craze for pomegranate-based beverages, Geni Herbs is introducing a tea-grade version of its PomElla ingredient.