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Americas: Researchers found ways increase provitamin A content of corn kernels

Purdue researchers have identified a set of genes that can be used to naturally boost the provitamin A content of corn kernels. This finding can...

Americas: MegaFood introduces superfood Maca-based powders at show

Whole food supplement producer MegaFood presented Nutrient Booster Powders made with superfood Maca: Daily Maca Plus – Women Over 40 and Daily Maca Plus...

Europe: Take more vitamin E with increased dietary PUFA intake, says DSM

DSM has published a paper to further examine vitamin E function and requirements in relation to polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). The aim of the manuscript,...

Americas: ADM buys WILD Flavors, forms new business unit

ADM has completed the acquisition of WILD Flavor. “One of the most important ways we are working to increase returns and reduce earnings volatility is...

Asia Pacific: Pregnant women with low vitamin E levels have higher risk of miscarriage,...

Pregnant women in Bangladesh with low levels of the most common form of vitamin E are nearly twice as likely to have a miscarriage...

Americas: Functional foods market in US looks vibrant, says report

The market for functional foods in the US looks certain to be vibrant in 2015 and beyond as it addresses the diverse needs of...

Asia Pacific: Chinese city dwellers are more mindful of their health, report

Research from Mintel reveals that 76% of urban Chinese consumers surveyed have developed a habit of doing sport and fitness activities. Running (39%) is...

Americas: Global tea market to grow due to health-conscious consumers

The global tea market is expected to grow from 2014 to 2020 due to rising demand from a growing segment of the population for...

Americas: Cargill to bring ConAgra Foods’ products to Brazil

Cargill and ConAgra Foods will bring the Hunt’s line of condiments and ACT II microwave popcorn to Brazil. Under the partnership, Cargill will distribute Hunt’s...

Asia Pacific: Ingredion launches dietary fibers

Ingredion launches a line of low cost-in-use dietary fibers for manufactures wanting to easily add fiber to foods. The Novelose dietary fiber series are designed...