Archives for May 19, 2013

Human nutrition ingredients buoy Omega Protein despite supply uncertainty

The move into higher value human nutrition markets has helped Omega Protein weather supply uncertainties and boost profits.  Fish meal sales—still the company’s primary line of business—were down due to poor yields in the fishing season, but sales of...

Big interview: Cathy Enright, EVP, food & agriculture, Biotechnology Industry Organization

Biotechnology Industry Organization: It’s not too late to change the conversation on GMOs

When it comes to winning hearts and minds about the merits of genetically engineered ingredients (and whether to alert consumers to their presence on food labels), it’s fair to say that the biotech industry has not done a great job.

Live from VitaFoods 2013

GMO ingredients can form part of Omega-3 supply picture, GOED chief says

Genetic modification of oil seed crops will form an important part of the future omega-3s supply picture, according to Adam Ismail, executive director of the Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED). 

Vitamin D and ginger show potential in reducing asthma symptoms, new studies suggest

Supplementation with vitamin D or ginger extracts may help ease the symptoms of asthma, according to two new early stage research studies.

Biova egg membranes get preferred distributor for Japan and Tawan

Biova, the water soluble egg membrane supplier, has finalised an agreement with Maypro Industries to be its preferred distributor of its ingredient portfolio in Japan and Taiwan.

Magnesium L-threonate may boost memory, ease anxiety: animal data

Supplementing the diet of lab animals with magnesium L-threonate may boost the memory lead to the consolidation and retention of conditioned taste aversion (CTA), says a new study that adds to the science behind the ingredient.