Archives for August 20, 2009

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US functional foods market worth $27bn

By staff reporter

The US functional foods market will grow by up to 20 percent or five times that of the food industry as a whole, according to a new report from Pricewaterhouse Coopers that puts the market at $27bn in 2007.

Could GM offer the next generation of probiotics?

By Stephen Daniells

A look into the probiotic crystal ball reveals that genetically engineered "friendly" bacteria could be switched on by specific prebiotic sugar, possibly leading to a new generation of pre- and probiotic products.

Zeaxanthin suppliers unite

By staff reporter

A group of zeaxanthin suppliers have united to form the Zeaxanthin Trade Association to increase global awareness of the eye health nutrient and adopt quality standards.