Archives for December 19, 2008

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The plant-sourced fish oil files

BASF pursues EPA-rich rapeseed oil

By Stephen Daniells

German biotech giant BASF continues to progress with the development of EPA-rich vegetable oils, according to one of the company’s scientists.

The plant-sourced fish oil files

Monsanto reports safety of SDA-rich soybean oil

By Stephen Daniells

Genetically modified soybeans containing stearidonic acid (SDA) could be commercially available within a couple of years, after positive safety results from Monsanto.

2008 round-up: US regulation

NutraIngredients-USA’s ongoing review of the articles that sparked most interest in you the readers continues today with the most viewed pieces in the regulatory area.

Calls to reverse FDA action over stevia sweetener

By Sarah Hills

More stevia sweetened products are lining up for launch but campaigners are calling for the FDA decision that signaled that the sweetener could be used in food and beverages to be reversed.