Health & Wellness
Europe: DuPont scientist among team that edit lactic acid bacterica handbook
Scientists have contributed to what is the 5th edition of the most comprehensive handbook on lactic acid bacteria, the key microorganisms in probiotics and...
Americas: BASF sells US manufacturing site to align with strategy
BASF has reached an agreement to sell its manufacturing site in Kankakee, Illinois and the associated businesses of vegetable-oil-based raw material sterols and natural...
Asia Pacific: DuPont HOWARU probiotics found to reduce antibiotic side effects
A study to investigate the ability of a probiotic formulation to reduce potential gastrointestinal side effects of antibiotic treatment has found significant benefits from...
Asia Pacific: PureCircle reduces carbon footprint intensity by 15% since 2013
PureCircle says it has cut the carbon footprint of its products by 15% since 2013 and is now a quarter of the way to...
Europe: F&B manufacturers should produce less sugary products with science, technology, says UK institute
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) in the UK has on June 26, 2014 published its draft report on carbohydrates and health, which...
Americas: Steviva Ingredients launches liquid sweetener for water-based applications
Steviva Ingredients has developed SteviaSweet 95-60 Liquid Stevia that is produced by water extraction, a method that provides the cleanest flavor because it is...
Americas: Future of omega-3 market looks bright, Cargill tells FNI
At least 98% of consumers have now heard of omega-3 oils and more are likely to purchase products containing α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid...