Scientists and engineers from Bath University’s Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) have developed a way of producing a biodegradable renewable alternative to plastic microbeads in a scalable, continuous manufacturing process. The beads are made from cellulose, which is the material that forms the tough fibres found in wood and plants. In this process, the cellulose is dissolved and reform ...

Kinetic Distribution has launched a new trade website to streamline ordering and add media assets. The new site is easier to navigate and search, as well as being more clearly presented. The site will also house all media assets, such as images, descriptions, ingredients and digital banners, to make it easier for retailers to utilise Kinetic’s marketing campaigns. A company ...

Daily Vitamin E supplements could help to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in JAMA . 613 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease received either a high daily dose of Vitamin E, memantine (a dementia drug treatment), a vitamin Ememantine combination or placebo and had their progress monitored for more than two years. The researchers ...

New research by the Soil Association reveals that 76% of people feel misled by some beauty labelling. The new research, released as part of its Campaign For Clarity, also shows that 72% of people said they would lose trust in a beauty brand that made misleading claims about being organic. The research found that 74% of people said they would ...

The latest addition to the range at BetterYou has seen the launch of the world’s first Turmeric Oral Spray. Using molecular encapsulation, the new spray guarantees superior absorption than tablets through its unique delivery mechanism, which bypasses the digestive system (a well-documented absorption issue for curcumin). The most bioavailable on the market, the formulation ensures a greater uptake of the ...