Royal Numico assesses impact of Java earthquake
Royal Numico reported today that the earthquake that struck the island of Java at the weekend has significantly affected its Indonesian baby food operations.
Archives for June 1, 2006
New support for coffee's heart protection benefits
Antioxidants from coffee may reduce the risk of postmenopausal women developing cardiovascular disease, report researchers from Norway and the US - lending more support to previous studies on the beverage's potential benefits.
TSI completes shift towards production, changes name
Technical Sourcing International has completed its evolution from ingredients sourcing and distribution to production, and is preparing for its second decade with a new name to better represent its activities: TSI Health Sciences.
Nutrition labels on menus ineffective alone, study finds
A survey conducted at the University of Vermont suggests legislation requiring restaurants to account for the nutritional and caloric content of their food will be ineffective if it is not accompanied by an education campaign.
Campina buys Argentine dairy ingredient maker Inovatech
Campina has bought dairy ingredient producer Inovatech Argentina, signalling the Dutch-owned company's desire to reach further into the global specialized ingredients market, with an particular emphasis on nutrition.
US market to see more natural baobab for use in cosmetics, food
A Canadian and an African company are set to tap the emerging market for baobab ingredients for use in cosmetic and functional food applications. The two firms recently teamed up to market the ingredient in North America.