Folic acid supplements have been linked with lowering blood levels of homocysteine, and high levels of homocysteine have been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), so it has been thought that taking folic acid might decrease the incidence of events such as heart attack and stroke.
Starbucks Statement on Split with Kraft November 30/Seattle; Glenview, Ill./Right Vision News -- Starbucks Coffee Company says it "strongly disagrees with Kraft's recent characterizations that have appeared in the media
EU Ruling on Pure Chocolate Labeling November 26/London/Hindustan Times -- There is no such thing as "pure chocolate," according to the Court of Justice of the European Union. The ruling
Danone Buys YoCream November 25/Portland, Ore./ADP News North America -- French dairy products group Danone has signed an agreement to acquire YoCream, a U.S. producer of frozen yoghurt, for $103
PII and BGG in Partnership November 30/London/Premium Ingredients International Europe -- Effective immediately, Beijing Gingko Group (BGG) has appointed Premium Ingredients International Europe (PII) exclusive distributor of its range of
New Sales VP at AAK USA November 25/Newark, N.J./AAK Press Release -- AAK USA announced the retirement of Ed Wilson. As of December 31, 2010, Wilson will retire from his
Award for Naturex December 1/Avignon, France/Naturex Press Release -- Naturex announced that Talin, its ingredient for naturally enhancing and modifying flavor, has been granted the Best Innovative Stevia Product 2010
Appointments at FFS November 24/Mahwah, N.J./FFS Press Release -- Robert Frantzen has been promoted to director of Sales & Marketing for Flavor & Fragrance Specialties (FFS). Frantzen is responsible for
New Chewing Gum Facility at Beneo November 23/Offstein, Germany/Beneo Press Release -- BENEO further expanded its product development capabilities in the chewing gum sector by installing a key piece of
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