Archives for December 4, 2009

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Cranberry rivals go head to head over patent case

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Ocean Spray claims that a federal judge has ruled to allow an independent inspector to check whether rival cranberry company Decas has infringed its patents for producing sweetened dried cranberries (SDC).

Special edition: Cranberries

Supply: Cranberries, from bog to cereal bar

By Stephen Daniells

In the second part of our special on cranberries, NutraIngredients looks at the supply for the berry, and asks ‘what issues are bogging down cranberry supply?’

FDA divides liquid dietary supplements and beverages

By Shane Starling

The difference between liquid dietary supplements and beverages bearing novel ingredients is the subject of new guidance from the FDA, which has become concerned about practices occurring in the area.

NutraCea wins premise move approval

Rice bran specialist, NutraCea, which recently filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, has received court backing to move to cheaper premises.

Kraft Foods sells Balance Bar as sector saturates

By Mike Stones

Reflecting saturation of the health bar market, Kraft Foods has sold Balance Bar to private equity firm, Brynwood Partners for an undisclosed figure nine years after acquiring the brand for a reported $268m.