Archives for April 18, 2007

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Exclusive interview

Inside Nestle's R&D brain centre

In the first of a new series of exclusive interviews, Professor Peter van Bladeren, Nestlé's director of science and research, tells Stephen Daniells how collaboration is key to innovation at the Nestlé Research Center.

Cognis takes heart from strong 2006

By  Jess Halliday

Cognis has reported strong sales and operating profits for full year 2006 - results to which its wellness and sustainability focus made significant contribution.

Quaker Oats to soften label claims, says CSPI

By  Clarisse Douaud

According to the Center for Science and the Public Interest, the Quaker Oats Company is dropping certain claims from its labeling, underscoring the sensitive nature of health claims for the functional food industry.

Kemin reports strong evidence lutein's skin health benefits

By  Stephen Daniells

Oral supplements of lutein and zeaxanthin provided a four-fold increase in protection from UV radiation-induced skin damage, says a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled, multi-centre study, co-funded by Kemin Health.