Archives for June 23, 2011

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Aurora Algae edges closer to omega-3 EPA commercialization

By Stephen Daniells

California’s Aurora Algae has signed off on the engineering contract for its commercial facility in Western Australia, as the company edges towards the production of thousands of tonnes of algae-based biomass annually.

Are all protein sources equal for weight management?

By Stephen Daniells

The scientific literature supports a role for high protein diets to boost a feeling of fullness and enhance weight loss, but the source of protein – animal or plant – does not seem to affect the potential benefits, says a new review.

Clarinol, Marinol and PinnoThin to get boost Stateside

By Elaine Watson

The new owner of body-shaping Clarinol CLA, appetite-suppressing PinnoThin pine nut oil and heart/brain healthy Marinol omega-3s says sales should grow significantly as it increases their distribution Stateside.