Americas: Isoflavones may prolong life of breast cancer sufferers
Post-diagnosis consumption of foods containing isoflavones—estrogen-like compounds primarily found in soy food—is associated with 21% decrease in all-cause mortality, according to a study.
This decrease...
Americas: Holista releases low GI noodles
Holista CollTech has developed a noodle formula certified to have a recorded Glycemic Index (GI) reading of 38 in independent tests conducted by Glycemic...
Asia Pacific: Show indicates China’s economy is bouncing back
Chinaplas 2017 concluded in May 2017 after registering 155,258 trade visitors from 154 countries and regions, up 21% from the previous Guangzhou edition held...
Europe: Brown carton for chilled products
Elopak and Stora Enso have launched a gable top carton made from natural brown unbleached paperboard called Naturally Pure-Pak.
The new paperboard, Natura Life by...
Americas: Cactus pear a viable food, water source, FAO
During the recent intense drought in southern Madagascar, cactus proved a crucial supply of food, forage and water for local people and their animals....
Americas: Gen Zs seek out organic, real food
Generation Z, those born in 1997 to present, has the potential to take demand for 'real' unadulterated food to new heights, according to The...
Europe: Consuming chicory root fibers boost children’s health, study
A recently published scientific study by Professor Tamás Decsi and Szminoetta Lohner at the Department of Paediatrics, University of Pécs, Hungary, has shown important...
Americas: Sealed Air joins Alliance to End Plastic Waste
Sealed Air Corporation has joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, a new global organization comprised nearly 30 companies to date making a five-year...
Europe: Businesses adapt, go online due to COVID-19 pandemic
Although the coronavirus pandemic has been tough on small and medium sized food producers, who typically sell their products to restaurants, cafes, caterers and...
Cargill: Survey finds consumers are mindful of sustainability in their food purchases
Sustainability considerations now influence most grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods such as potato chips and cookies, according to Cargill’s global FATitudes survey.
The...