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The inventor of omega-3

It all started with a trip to Greenland in 1970. Three Danes, a couple of dogsleds, and several years of study later and the omega-3 was born. Since then, awareness and understanding of marine omega-3 has sky-rocketed.

Rhodia pushes up prices to counter costs

By  Laura Crowley

Rhodia Organics today announced double figure price hikes for its salicylic product range on the back of the rising cost of raw materials and fuel.

Sucrose, fructose link to pancreatic cancer, study

By  staff reporter

High intakes of sucrose and fructose may contribute to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, suggest data from a cohort study, but the researchers say insulin resistance could also play a part.

The omega-3 pioneer

By Stephen Daniells

It all started with a trip to Greenland in 1970. Three Danes, a couple of dogsleds, and several years of study later and the omega-3 was born. Since then, awareness and understanding of marine omega-3 has sky-rocketed.

Herb blend sold as sodium benzoate alternative

By  Jess Halliday

A blend of native Australian herbs with synergistic preservative qualities could prove a natural alternative to sodium benzoate in beverages, claims its inventor.