National Starch could soon be sold
Leading food starch firm National Starch could be up for a change in ownership, following news of a possible takeover of its parent company Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI).
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Japanese citrus eyed as potential pectin source
The Japanese citrus fruit Citrus depressa yields high methoxyl pectin in higher quantities than grapefruit and lemon, and could be used as a gelling agent, researchers from Japan have reported.
New office to help InnoBio expand in US
Innobioactives of Dalian, China (InnoBio), has opened a new sales office in Greensboro, North Carolina as the company attempts to expand its presence in the US market.
Vitamin K linked to fewer varicose veins, better vascular health
Inactivation of a vitamin K-dependent protein may contribute to the development of varicose veins, says a new study that highlights the role of supplementation for improving vascular health.