Archives for March 20, 2009

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Cargill plays up Barliv drink debut

By Neil Merrett

Cargill says it is working with US beverage group Bolthouse Farms to launch a new branded beverage with its Barliv betafiber ingredient, marking the ingredient's national drink debut in North America.

What Obama means for functional foods and supplements: Part II

By Loren Israelsen

The second article in a series examining the impact of a new Congress on the functional food and supplements industries takes a close look at the new FDA Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. According to industry veteran Loren Israelsen, we should...

Yakult pushing probiotic science envelope

By Shane Starling

Probiotics are best known for their digestive health benefits, but research is pointing to benefits in unexpected areas. Shane Starling met with Yakult’s Netherlands-based science manager, Dr Jia Zhao, after she spoke at a recent conference on functional...