The several ages of nutrition
Addressing consumers' nutritional needs is no longer a matter of one-size-fits-all. PL Thomas explains what consumers need and when they need it.
Archives for July 9, 2008
Glanbia bolsters Chinese presence with new facility
After 20 years of doing business in China and the Asia Pacific, Irish-based dairy and ingredients group Glanbia has established its first plant in the Chinese city of Suzhou, near Shanghai.
Soy plant sterol wins European Novel Foods approval
The €400m European cholesterol-lowering, plant sterol market has a new entrant after a non-GMO, soy-derived sterol ingredient was yesterday approved for use within the European Union.
Not all flavonoids are created equal: meta-analysis
An increased consumption of flavonoid-rich chocolate and soy may decrease blood pressure and improve heart health, but other flavonoids from other sources are not as effective, according to a new meta-analysis.
Healthy decadent chocolate
Decadent and healthy may not be words readily associated with each other, but Kerry Ingredients & Flavours showcases how to boost the fibre and protein content of chocolate without affecting texture.
Nutrient cocktail may boost memory and learning: study
A combination of omega-3 fatty acids with the uridine and choline improved memory and learning in gerbils, and may have benefits for Alzheimer patients, suggests new research.
Tate & Lyle gives Promitor fibers new marketing push
Tate & Lyle has set up a new US marketing platform for its Promitor fiber products, designed to provide manufacturers with easily accessible information on the ingredients and their uses.
Stryka rises to defense of its hoodia ingredient
The 'fake' hoodia battle between supplier Stryka Botanics and customer Certified Natural Laboratories has moved up a notch, after Stryka filed papers that it says will have the lawsuit thrown out.