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Kaneka receives Novel Food approval for liquorice extract
The European Commission has granted Novel Food status to Kaneka’s liquorice extract, thereby opening up the use of the ingredient in a range of health and wellness supplements and beverages.
Novel | 06 January 2012
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Natural astaxanthin in new liquid formulation
Algatechnologies and Novel Creation have developed Maximum Red Alga, a liquid dietary supplement of natural astaxanthin.
Novel | 23 November 2011
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Non-agreement today could delay novel food revision for years, says EAS
Failure to agree on the issue of cloning today will see the revision of the European Union's novel food regulation delayed for at least another two years, said an industry adviser. Commenting on the "last-chance" conciliation meeting taking place …
Novel | 29 March 2011
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Researchers found novel metals for flexible and strong packaging
Imagine a material that's stronger than steel, but just as versatile as plastic, able to take on a seemingly endless variety of forms. For decades, materials scientists have been trying to come up with just such an ideal substance, one that could…
Novel | 10 March 2011
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Senomyx, Cadbury Adams USA collaborate on novel flavor modulators
Senomyx said it has entered into a new collaborative agreement with Cadbury Adams USA LLC, a unit of Kraft Foods Inc., regarding the development and worldwide commercialization of certain novel flavor modulators for potential use in the gum and medic…
Novel | 10 January 2011
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Novelty in Japanese bakery and cereals market
Changing socio-demographic structure and increasing western influence are providing impetus to new product launches in bakery and cereals in Japan. Although mature, with close to 600 new product launches in 2009, the bakery and cereals market in J…
Novel | 19 August 2010
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Cognis achieves novel foods approval for plant sterols in Canada
Canadians can soon purchase foods with Cognis’ Heart Choice phytosterols that help to reduce cholesterol levels. A recent ruling by Health Canada now allows Cognis’ natural plant sterol and sterol esters to be used in food products. In June 2…
Novel | 26 May 2010
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Novelis and Rexam sign supply agreement for can production
Novelis do Brasil Ltda, a subsidiary of Novelis, has signed a multi-year agreement with Rexam to supply aluminum sheet for can production. Under this agreement, Novelis will be the sole supplier of can body sheet for Rexam's 10 Brazilian plants (i…
Novel | 21 May 2010
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Discovering novel bioactives in milk
Food for Health Ireland’s (FHI) ‘Intelligent Milk Mining’ initiative is already showing significant potential for the discovery of novel bioactives in milk. Currently in progress in Ireland, FHI’s alliance of scientific expertise and commercial a…
Novel | 11 March 2010
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New guide on novel food regulation
International food and nutrition policy consultancy EAS has produced a new guidance that will help food manufacturers apply the complicated novel food regulation. Since its creation in 1997, the application of the regulation has proven difficult a…
Novel | 23 December 2009
