Archives for June 11, 2006

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Enzymotec builds cognitive ingredient capacity

By  staff reporter

Enzymotec is adding L- glycerylphosphorylcholine to its line-up of ingredients for cognitive health as part of a bid to offer solutions for every age group, mental capacity and price.

LycoRed strengthens position in US carotenoid market

By  staff reporter

LycoRed is establishing its first carotenoid manufacturing base in the US with the acquisition of ingredient supplier H.Reisman Corporation - allowing it to meet the demands of North American clients more quickly.

FWS reverses wild ginseng five-year export rule

By  staff reporter

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has performed a U-turn over the ban imposed last year on the export of five-year-old wild American ginseng roots - a decision met with relief from an industry that feared years of decline while plants matured to...

More support for cinnamon extract benefits for diabetics

By  Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement of an aqueous cinnamon extract improved blood-glucose levels in type-2 diabetics by over ten percent, say German researchers - supporting previous studies into the benefits of the spice for diabetic.

PLT strengthens ties with Spain's Polinat

By  Clarisse Douaud

PLThomas has announced it a strategic alliance with Polifenoles Naturales (Polinat) of Spain to develop and market new ingredients - an arrangement that will also help the Spanish company conquer the US market.