Functional & Fortification
Americas: Prebiotic chicory root fiber OraftiSynergy1 found to help obese children
A study conducted by the University of Calgary in Canada shows that the prebiotic chicory root fiber OraftiSynergy1 from Beneo improves appetite regulation and...
Americas: DSM seeks promising businesses for investment, partnership
DSM will hold a conference in April 15-17, 2018 to explore business collaborations and investment opportunities with entrepreneurs and innovators looking for financing and...
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: 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...
Asia Pacific: Morinaga Milk Industry offers gluten-free probiotic strain
Morinaga Milk Industry says it has completely eliminated gluten from its flagship product, the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum Morinaga BB536.
On August 2013, the Food...
Europe: FAO urges governments to take concrete action on malnutrition
The 10 years running until 2025 will be a critical time for action to build healthy and sustainable food systems and end malnutrition in...
Americas: Eating an egg a day does not raise CVD risk, find researchers
Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a new study and meta-analysis led...
Americas: Curcumin found to improve memory, mood
Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in...
Europe: BASF launches new claim, online discussion platform to celebrate 150 years in 2015
BASF is introducing “We create chemistry” in its logo, which underlines how the company collaborates and innovates with customers and partners to contribute to...
Asia Pacific: Bangkok to hold alternative protein summit
Organized by the Centre for Management Technology, the 2nd Food Proteins Asia (January 22-23, 2019) in Bangkok, Thailand will highlight the shift towards alternative...