Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has entered into an agreement to acquire Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC) for €420 million in cash. The acquisition will extend DSM’s portfolio of omega-3 fatty acids and strengthen DSM’s global Nutritional ...More
BASF announced the acquisition of Equateq Ltd., a global leader in the manufacturing of highly concentrated omega-3 fatty acids, for an undisclosed amount. The transaction strengthens BASF’s position as leading supplier of ingredients for the nutrition and health ...More
Consuming foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, found naturally in leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils, nuts, chicken and fish, may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and memory problems, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. ...More
The majority of Americans are getting enough vitamins, minerals and nutrients in their diets, however, some groups still need to increase their levels of vitamin D and iron, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...More
Nature’s Crops AHIFLOWER™ Oil from Technology Crops International is a sustainable plant source of stearidonic acid (SDA) omega-3s ideal for nutritional and functional foods. ...More
Older adults who consume a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids found naturally in leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils, nuts, and fish and fish oil are 30% less likely to develop arrhythmia compared to those who have lower blood levels of omega-3, according to a study ...More
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has launched an attack on juice manufacturers, claiming the companies are misleading consumers with ambiguous health and nutrition label claims. ...More
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