Archives for April 1, 2003

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Distribution agreement for Aloecorp

Colorado-based Aloecorp, a supplier of Aloe vera raw materials, has formed a partnership with Brown Chemical Company, a distributor of raw material ingredients to the cosmeceutical, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries.

Take two functional foods...

New research from UK-based Institute of Food Research reveals that two food components recognised for their ability to fight cancer are up to 13 times more powerful when put to work together. The findings could open up new possibilities for functional...

FAO fights for food chain

Food safety is in the limelight this week with the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organisation advocating a new approach to ensure that the food we eat is free from food-borne hazards.

Hemp ruling sparks opposition

As the recent DEA ruling banning hemp products for human consumption sinks in, another industry member says it is confident that there will be a 'pro-hemp victory in the 9th circuit court'.

ADM expands global alliance with Nutraceutix

Archer Daniels Midland, the giant US agricultural products processor, has extended its international alliance with Nutraceutix, a manufacturer of controlled delivery technology for the pharmaceutical industry.

Ocean Spray shakes up management

Ocean Spray, the US cranberry grower co-operative and juicemaker, announced this week that it has axed 58 corporate-level jobs in a bid to streamline the company and help it restore profitability for its growers-owners.

Success continues at Natural Health Trends

Natural Health Trends this week announced record revenues and earnings for 2002, with net sales climbing 60 per cent on the prior year to $39.7 million and income up by 203 per cent.