Archives for January 22, 2008

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Supplement law could foster more Turkish delight

By  Alex McNally

A new law in Turkey could help make it easier for food supplement companies to break into the emerging market, which has already seen phenomenal growth in the last decade.

Cost crises compounds organic milk lull

By  Neil Merrett

Organic milk production in the EU market could become increasingly constrained during 2008, as rising feed costs are forcing some farmers to quit the market, says an industry expert.

Green tea shows benefits against fatty liver

By  Stephen Daniells

Extracts from green tea may stop the build-up of fatty deposits in the liver, and offer benefits for this silent killer linked to obesity, suggests a new study with mice.

Alginate encapsulation could expand probiotic applications

By  Stephen Daniells

Encapsulating probiotic bacteria in alginate-coated gelatin microspheres could protect the friendly bacteria against the harsh conditions of the stomach and upper intestine, allowing for greater delivery of these value-added ingredients, suggests new...