The USDAs new ban wont keep sick cows out of the food supply - Grist Magazine

gristmill.grist.org | May 24, 2008

The rule involves cows that get sick after an initial inspection by veterinarians before slaughter. Under old rules, such cows could be reinspected by vets and then cleared for slaughter if the vet decided they posed no threat.

http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/5/22/133653/893/

Karat Gold - the life-saving banana of Pohnpei

www.new-ag.info | May 8, 2008

Eating local food, such as the provitamin A-rich 'Karat' banana, could help reverse an alarming trend of micronutrient deficiency and chronic illness in Micronesia. The New Agriculturist is produced by WRENmedia.

http://www.new-ag.info/08/03/focuson/focuson4.php

Nanostructures tested as beta-carotene carriers in beverages

www.nanowerk.com | Feb 2, 2008

(Nanowerk News) Beta-carotene, used in foods and beverages as colourants and health ingredient, can be stabilised by novel nano-scale carriers, suggests innovative research from Germany.

http://www.nanowerk.com/news/newsid=4362.php

Funding Network Reports on Plant Genomic Initiatives

www.isaaa.org | Jan 19, 2008

Although there is broad worldwide consensus on the type of information in which risk assessment (RA) is built, there are considerable regional variations on the emphasis and depth of information required by regulatory bodies.

http://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/online/default.asp?Date=1/18/2008#2012

Biodar adds 10 per cent version of beta-carotene beadlets

The company said today that it has developed a 10 per cent purity product based on the same technology as its 20 per cent version, introduced in Europe in May during the Vitafoods show.

http://www.packwire.com/news/ng.asp?id=62021

Broste A/S :: Azelis Nordic A/S :: 02 - Phytonutrients - natural form

www.broste.com

Fruit and vegetable powders can provide a positive contribution to a healthy diet. This is why Obipektin AG has developed a new product line, Actisec™, which guarantees a minimum content of phytonutrients. Actisec™ opens up a wide range of possible new applications.

http://www.broste.com/?id=2082

Lucarotin® 10 CWD/O

Get the competitive edge with Lucarotin® 10 CWD/O Beta-Carotene is widely used in beverages as a source of vitamin A, but also for its antioxidative and colouring effect.

http://www.beveragedaily.com/pubNL.asp?id=xyhdugoeqg

Beta Carotene Distributor - Supplier : CAS 7235-40-7

www.parchem.com

Supplier of chemical and pharmaceutical raw materials for industrial, cosmetic, resin, nutrition, food flavor, water treatment, and drug industries.

http://www.parchem.com/Beta-Carotene-getquote-001990.aspx