Ajinomoto to acquire Calpis in $680m stock swop
Ajinomoto plans to merge with Japanese compatriot Calpis, in a bid to further its transformation into a health and nutrition company and develop more value-added products to meet market demands.
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Croda unleashes vegetarian omega-3 alternative for US
Croda Health Care is looking to position its omega 3, 6, 9-combo ingredient Incromega V3 as an alternative for US vegetarians to existing fish-derived products.
Soft drinks form part of functional bevie trend
The nutraceutical soft drink market is expected to reach $9.9bn in the US and $10.3bn in the EU by 2010, according to market researcher Business Insights.
Whole grains linked to lower atherosclerosis risk
An increased intake of wholegrain-rich foods has been linked to improvements in blood vessel health, says a new study that adds to the heart-health benefits of a diet rich in wholegrains.
Cosucra builds science behind prebiotic ingredient
Two low doses of the prebiotic inulin every day can efficiently boost levels of beneficial gut bacteria, and reduce levels of an enzyme linked to colon cancer, says a new study sponsored by Belgium's Cosucra.
ReGen talks Colostrinin and cognition to natural health practitioners
ReGen and Metagenics are preparing for the launch of Colostrinin with the presentation of data on the nutraceutical's potential for cognitive function before a group that could be instrumental in its success - natural health practitioners.