Health & Wellness
Americas: Consumers are spending on organic food, finds report
The organic packaged food market in the US is subject to rapidly changing consumer demands and increased health consciousness, finds a Technavio report.
It...
Americas: Ingredion closes two plants in Brazil
Ingredion plans to consolidate its manufacturing network in Brazil, thereby closing plants in Trombudo Central and Conchal.
Production will be moved to facilities in Balsa...
Middle East: Israel to export more mandarins in 2017
The Plant Production and Marketing Board of Israel predicts an export increase of 50% for Jaffa Orri mandarin fruit in 2017.
The harvest of...
Americas: Certain natural forms of vitamin K found in dairy products
Vitamin K, with its multiple forms, is among the lesser known nutrients.
Scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging...
Europe: Taking high doses of vitamin D may decrease bone density, say researchers
A three-year study by researchers at the Cumming School of Medicine's McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health published in the Journal of the...
Asia Pacific: India gives product approval for Superba Krill oil
Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS, a supplier of krill-derived phospholipid omega-3 products, has received product approval for Superba Krill oil from Food Safety Standards Authorities...
Europe: Study find Palatinose to enhance in children
A Palatinose-based breakfast beneficially influences children’s memory and mood throughout the morning, according to a study by Swansea University, Walesi.
The study highlights that...
Europe: Salt of the Earth ingredient wins IFT award
Salt of the Earth's flagship sodium-reduction ingredient, Mediterranean Umami, won an IFT17 Food Expo Innovation Award at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Awards...
Americas: Calorie, salt content remain high in fast-food, find researchers
Two new reports from researchers at the US Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University show little change in...
Americas: ISG Health to commercialize natural health products
Green technology company International Sustainability Group, Inc. has opened its wholly owned subsidiary, ISG Health to commercialize natural health products.
ISG Health is developing a...