Archives for November 29, 2006

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Gerber may be bundled in with Nestlé's Novartis supplement deal

By  staff reporter

Speculation that Swiss food group Nestle is mulling the acquisition of Novartis' Gerber baby foods business at the same time as the planned buy of the pharma giant's medical supplements unit is gaining momentum, with analysts opining that it would...

More support for coffee's protective role against diabetes

By  Stephen Daniells

Drinking a whopping seven or more cups of coffee a day could cut the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by over 40 per cent, say Finnish researchers from the country's National Public Health Institute.

Low selenium, B6 + B12 linked to daily difficulties

By  Clarisse Douaud

Researchers from Cornell University have linked low serum concentrations of selenium and vitamins B6 and B12 to age-related difficulties in conducting in daily activities, leading them to conclude that nutritional status is a key factor in helping...

Vitamin D deficiency common in IBD kids

By  Stephen Daniells

Children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at an increased risk of vitamin D deficiency and could benefit from supplements to avoid the health problems associated with not getting enough of the vitamin.

KGK receives funding for ingredients trials

By  Jess Halliday

KGK Synergize has received a financial boost to help speed its pipeline of ingredients to market, with the completion of an equity private placement.

Sabinsa confronts DNP over patents

By  Clarisse Douaud

Sabinsa Corporation has said it is taking legal action against DNP International for allegedly infringing patents protecting the use of its BioPerine and Forslean extracts.

Danone's beautiful designs for functional yoghurts

By  Jess Halliday

Danone is planning to introduce a new line of cosmetic yoghurts next year, according to press reports, as it seeks the next level of differentiation in the increasingly competitive functional dairy market.