Explosion at ADM facility
Archer Daniels Midland Company is counting the cost after an explosion at one of its grain facilities, which ships thousands of tonnes of soybeans, corn, wheat and soybean meal, interrupted operations.
Archives for October 31, 2008
Vitamin E may slash lung cancer risk: Study
Increasing intakes of vitamin E may decrease the risk of lung cancer by over 50 per cent, according to a new study from the US.
Webinar to examine NDI notification process
A webinar to be held in December will provide manufacturers with guidance on how to file a new dietary ingredient (NDI) notification, from both a legal and market perspective.
Fonterra opens R&D center in Chicago
New Zealand dairy giant, Fonterra, has opened a $2.4m research and development centre in Chicago, as the company centers its North American activities around its new Illinois corporate headquarters.
The biggest challenges in making GMPs work
Many medium and small dietary supplement companies are still not close to meeting new GMP requirements, despite the looming deadlines. Lorraine Heller speaks to industry members about the major challenges that remain, and the next steps that should be taken.
Nestle targets health and wellness with new Beijing R&D centre
Nestle is investing CHF 11.5 million (€7.8 million) in a new research and development centre in Beijing to focus on health and wellness.