Archives for January 17, 2007

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NeutraHealth enters nutricosmetics field with Champneys

By  staff reporter

The latest deal of UK's NeutraHealth with Champneys Spa underscores that consumers are not just looking for external solutions to looking good - they are considering the effects of their nutrient intake too.

Natural is key to UK weight loss market, says Mintel

By  Jess Halliday

Consumers in the UK are seeking a more natural approach to weight management, according to Mintel, a trend that signals some of the latest ingredients in the sector could be right on the money.

Eugene Science aims to take phytosterols to fattier foods

By  staff reporter

Korean biotech Eugene Science is building up its patent store for a plant sterol manufacturing process using nano molecules and particles that it says is especially useful for fat-soluble formulations.

Fenchem gets novel foods go-ahead for Cholevel

By  Jess Halliday

Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem has received novel foods notification for its Cholevel plant sterols in the EU, opening up the way for the ingredient's direct use in foods.

Jamieson to distribute Dermylex across Canada

By  Clarisse Douaud

Jamieson Laboratories, a leading manufacturer of natural health products in Canada, has upped distribution of Advitech's psoriasis nutraceutical Dermylex from six pharmacies to 2000 across the country since November, and is eyeing opportunities across...

Cognition test technology gains US patent

By  staff reporter

Australian software company CogState has been granted a US patent for the technology behind its brain function tests, which are used by supplement, food and other companies to assess the potential benefits of products on cognitive function.