Magnesium for teenagers may boost bone health
Magnesium supplements during adolescence, a key time for bone formation, boosted bone health in 120 girls in the US - research that suggests the mineral could have long-term benefits.
Archives for January 30, 2007
Neptune sees increase in sales as NKO gains recognition
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources's efforts to spread the word about Neptune Krill Oil and an internal reorganisation are paying off, as the Canadian manufacturer has reported a significant increase in sales and a decrease in operating loss for the...
Healthy chocolate gaining credence, Barry Callebaut
The results of a consumer survey on healthy chocolate suggests that the substance once considered solely as a sweet confectionery item has made huge strides towards the realm of health foods.
DSM builds further muscle in China with new Shanghai campus
DSM is to construct a new HQ complex in Shanghai, signalling an even greater commitment to China as it reaches towards its Vision 2010 goals for revenue from emerging economies.
Whey protein gel particles - the future of probiotic encapsulation?
Encapsulation of probiotics in whey protein gel particles could offer protection during processing and storage, as well as extending the food applications of the bacteria to biscuits, vegetable and frozen cranberry juice, indicates research from Canada.
Cortislim developer to launch new weight loss product
The developer of weight loss supplement CortiSlim is preparing to launch a new product called Citricoma - a blend of polymethoxylated flavones and eurycoma longifolia - and has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with HP Ingredients for its...
DSM publishes fungus genome to help R&D into enzymes
Netherlands-based DSM has announced the publication of the full genome for the fungus Aspergillus niger used to produce a range of enzymes and other compounds for the food industry.
Guest article
Is the organic milk glass half full, or half empty?
The changing dynamics of the organic dairy industry may have resulted in different production practices, but these are not necessarily wrong, and accusations must stop if there is to be any hope of meeting increasing demand, according to one food writer.
Health Enhancement Products looks to bring its algae to pharma
Health Enhancement Products (HEP) is creating a new division to pursuepharmaceutical applications for its algae-derived ProAlgaZyme.