Archives for October 26, 2010

GLG signs stevia agreement for distribution to smaller manufacturers

GLG Life Tech has partnered with e-distributor ChemPoint for the exclusive sale, distribution and marketing of its stevia extracts to non-multinational food and beverage makers in North America and Europe.

No US appeal on WTO Chinese poultry imports ruling

The United States has not appealed a final World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling issued this week that a US ban on Chinese poultry imports was illegal, officially ending the trade dispute.

Omega-3 may reduce gum disease: Study

Omega-3 fatty acid intake is inversely associated with periodontitis in the US population, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

SPECIAL EDITION: R&D

Pooling resources to reduce the risks: A closer look at pre-competitive research

Collaborations between big industrial players, small and medium enterprises, and research institutes is an important area of R&D. FoodNavigator.com takes a closer look at the benefits of pre-competitive collaborations.