Health & Wellness
Asia Pacific: Wholegrains, resistant starch can counteract potential effects of red meat diet, say...
The total consumption of red meat in Australia has almost doubled since the 1960s, according to Flinders University.
As consumption increases so does the risk...
Americas: Gradually reduce amount of sodium used, use healthy food recipes to help children...
More than 90% of children in the US, aged 6-18 years, eat more sodium than recommended, putting them at risk for developing high blood...
Asia Pacific: FSANZ calls for comments on gluten free claims on alcohol products
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on a proposal aimed at ensuring gluten free claims can continue to be made...
Americas: S&W Seed Company acquires DuPont Pioneer’s alfalfa production, assets
S&W Seed Company has acquired DuPont Pioneer’s alfalfa production and research facility assets, as well as conventional (non-genetically modified organism ) alfalfa germplasm, for...
Europe: DSM, Kemin study confirms efficacy of eye-healthy ingredients
The regular intake of lutein and zeaxanthin can be beneficial for improving vision in young, healthy people, according to a study sponsored by DSM...
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...
Americas: US organic market to cross US$45B this year
The US organic food market is estimated to cross US$45 billion in 2015 on the back of rising per capita expenditure, increasing health consciousness,...
World: Cider demand grows with new products, finds report
An additional 640 million liters of cider will be consumed worldwide over the next five years, finds a Canadean report.
The total volume of the...
Americas: Calyxt, PBL sign agreement on bread wheat trait
Calyxt has signed an exclusive license agreement with Plant Bioscience Limited (PBL) for a bread wheat trait generated using gene editing.
The trait provides endogenous...
Asia Pacific: Exposure to phthalates could be linked to pregnancy loss, say Chinese researchers
A study of more than 300 women suggests that exposure to certain phthalates — substances commonly used in food packaging, personal-care and other everyday...