18-Feb-2011 - In the final part of our special focus on heart health, NutraIngredients looks at supply of select ingredients: Who are the key suppliers, and what options are available?
12-Nov-2010 - The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status of Blue California’s L-TeaActive-branded L-theanine ingredient for use in food and beverages.
22-Sep-2010 - With the entrance of a new vitamin K2 ingredient onto the US market, NutraIngredients-USA catches up with the state of play of vitamin K.
22-Jun-2010 - Blue California, manufacturer of the Good & Sweet-brand Reb A stevia extract, has developed a natural fermentation process that it will be using to extract the sweetener by next March, the company has said.
08-Sep-2009 - Cost issues remain for stevia-derived sweetener Reb A although annual sales are likely to reach $700m over the next five years, according to a new report on the US stevia market from Rabobank.
05-Aug-2009 - Stevia extracts may boost brain function and tap growing interest in natural ingredients for cognitive health, suggests a patent application from DSM.
04-Aug-2009 - Industry-wide focus on flavor issues is crucial to the long term success of stevia-derived sweeteners, says the executive vice president of Reb A supplier Blue California.
05-Jun-2009 - Blue California has launched a 95 percent EGCG tea extract it is targeting at functional foods and beverages as well as cosmeceuticals.
16-Mar-2009 - Blue California's Cecilia McCollum explains the purity-taste link for Reb-A, and hope for the new sweetener's approval all around the globe.
03-Jul-2008 - Olam and Wilmar have entered a joint venture to acquire a 20 per cent stake in PureCircle in a partnership aimed at strengthening the supply chain and increasing sales of natural high-intensity stevia sweeteners.
02-Jul-2008 - Ingredients group Blue California says it expects to obtain self-affirmed generally regarded as safe (GRAS) approval for its stevia-derived sweetener compound by next month.
08-Apr-2008 - The bioavailability of coenzyme Q10 can be enhanced by formulating emulsions with coconut oil, skimmed milk, and the emulsifier calcium stearoyl-2-lactate (CSL), Japanese researchers report.