Unigen pens 100-year plan
Unigen Pharmaceuticals is taking strategic planning to ambitious new heights with a 100-year business plan, which is the rationale behind the botanical ingredient company's new hires and internal shuffling of late.
Archives for October 25, 2006
Norway spruce lignan dominant lignan in cereals, says study
Finnish researchers have reported that the lignan, 7-hydroxymatairesinol, is not only found in Norway spruce, but may also be the dominant lignan in a wide range of cereals.
New company aims to make Sambucol a global consumer brand
Sambucol elderberry extract, developed and researched for its flu-fighting properties by Israel's Razei Bar, is set to increase its presence in existing markets and enter new ones after being acquired by newly formed Healthcare Brands International.
Researchers race to perfect first totally purple tomato
Research groups around the world are working on breeding truly purple tomatoes, packed full of anthocyanins, and reports suggest that such a finished fruit may only be a few years away.
Martek to start layoffs as part of restructuring
Martek Biosciences Corporation has announced plans to restructure its plant operations, including the layoff of 15 percent of its workforce, following a review of the company's current production and cost structure.
Folic acid fortification on hold
A recommendation to introduce mandatory folic acid fortification for Australia and New Zealand's bakers will come under further review, said the country's ministers yesterday.
Oatcakes hit health niche
Scottish snack company Paterson's has become the latest business to target the growing trend towards healthier and more traditional snacking with a new addition to its own-brand range of flavoured oatcakes.
SelenoExcell goes global with Garuda
Cypress Systems is stepping up distribution of its high selenium yeast SelenoExcell in a new distribution agreement with Garuda International, set to take it into previously untapped markets and the area of functional foods.