Senomyx Inc. has been granted U.S. Patent No. 7,939,671, which includes composition-of-matter claims for a family of Senomyx’s bitter blockers and their use in all forms of foods and beverages, as well as in medicaments and other products.
A recent study, published in Melanoma Research and conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has stated that resveratrol can reduce the malignancy of melanoma cells by de-activating the protein Akt, which plays a major role in many cellular processes.
Omega-3 fats can regulate inflammatory processes and responses. Researchers recently investigated omega-3s and other fats (such as omega-6 fats and alpha linolenic acid) to see if their consumption was associated with a reduction in mortality due to inflammatory diseases.
Research findings recently published in Diabetes Care found the consumption of dairy products, including cheese alone, was associated with decreased incidence of metabolic syndrome and associated risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Sara Lee Corp. cut its full-year earnings outlook and said it is considering selling its international bakery and North American refrigerated dough businesses.
Low-fat dairy is a good option for parents who want to reduce their children’s saturated fat intakes, but it will not help children lose weight or fat, according to a new study from University of South Australia (Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 May;93(5):1117-27).
Solazyme Inc., a renewable oils and bioproducts company, has announced a two-year joint development agreement with Bunge Limited to develop microbe-derived oils utilizing Brazilian sugar cane feedstock.
Food giant Kraft Foods, the owner of Cadbury, has warned it will increase the prices of its products again this year because of higher raw material costs.
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