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Europe: Researchers say insects are nutritious

Nutrients — particularly iron — provided by grasshoppers, crickets and other insects really measures up to beef, according to a study published in the...

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: Dupont releases culture for plant-based, fermented products

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has released Holdbac YM Vege, the latest addition to its line of cultures that extends shelf-life and secures the quality...

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...

Middle East: Israel eyes China with mandarins

Following the substantial harvest growth of mandarin fruit Jaffa Orri, Israel’s Plant Production and Marketing Board identified the China market as the next target...

World: Almonds introductions grew by 12%, report

Almond introductions grew in four out of the five key categories for almonds worldwide, including confectionery (22%), snacks (19%) and bakery (17%), as well...

Americas: Givaudan releases citrus by-products for texturizing food

Givaudan partners with US-based Fiberstar to make available the latter’s natural, plant-based texturizing ingredient Citri-Fi for creating plant-based, texture and taste in products. Citri-Fi is...

World: Frutarom Health releases PAH-free ingredients

Frutarom Health BU launches the EFLA HyperPure natural ingredients line in response to new regulations to prevent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other contaminants...

Europe: Silver consumers more keen toward naturally occurring ingredients

About 80% of 200 UK-based respondents aged 50 years and above said they would be more likely to use a supplement that contained naturally...

Americas: Cost deters consumer from buying organic food

A Mintel report reveals that 50% of consumers say they are most likely to purchase organic fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables, compared...