Archives for August 5, 2007

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Propionic acid production boost from BASF

By  Alex McNally

BASF is increasing its annual capacity of the chemical intermediate propionic acid - a major component in the production of vitamin E - at two of its sites.

Vitiva makes lutein ester for smaller supplements

By  Alex McNally

Vitiva is introducing a lutein ester ingredient extracted from marigold flowers that is being aimed at enabling higher dosages in dietary supplements in the US and Europe.

Bill aims to curb foreign ginseng smuggling

By  Jess Halliday

The Wisconsin ginseng industry could be given a new layer of protection against damage from smuggled ginseng sold as 'American', with a new bill was introduced that would require raw root to be labeled with its country of origin.