ALA can benefit dry eye syndrome
Topically applying alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) can ease the symptoms of dry-eye syndrome, according to American researchers.
Archives for March 30, 2008
Neptune granted krill oil patent, opposition remains
A composition and matter patent granted to Canadian supplier Neptune Technologies & Bioresources for its omega-3 and antioxidants boosted krill-based ingredients last year has been validated by the European Patent Office.
Barry Callebaut takes majority stake in Malaysian cocoa firm
Swiss chocolate company Barry Callebaut is to purchase a 60 per cent share of Malaysia's KL Kepong Cocoa Products in a move designed to increase its sourcing capacity in Asia.
Barentz and Sander confirm joint venture
Distributors Barentz Europe and Ernst Sander are officially launching their joint venture, called Barentz-Sander, this week, with an eye to bringing a bigger portfolio of ingredients to the tricky Swiss market.
Japanese CoQ10 receives GRAS
Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation will start supplying its CoQ10 as an ingredient for use in foods and beverages in the US market, following its certification as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe).
Granule size link to starch blend properties: study
A new study suggests that the relative size of starch granules used in a blend could determine overall gelation behaviour and whether or not the starch components add to each others' properties or interact to deliver new ones.
New company targets growth in dried fruits
Two dried fruit specialists have joined forces to create Shoreline Fruit, a new company positioned to benefit from growth in fruit-derived ingredients, and to offer security of supply from farm right through to finished products.