Insight
Key executives share their successes, learning points, market trends and research findings here.
Asia Pacific: Analyst says Indonesia’s palm oil market, downstream activities offer opportunities
Frost & Sullivan says it is optimistic on growth in Indonesia’s crude palm oil market due to the consumption in the emerging markets such...
Americas: Snacks in children’s diets should be considered in overall energy intake, says researcher
Snacks are traditionally smaller than meals but their presence in children’s diets may be significant, and parents should be mindful of nutrition quality and...
Europe: Researchers study coffee DNA for stronger beans
A global team of researchers have sequenced the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of the Robusta coffee bean that could lead to future developments to improve...
Americas: Mangoes may lower blood sugar in obese adults, say researchers
Research published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolic Insights found that regular consumption of mango by obese adults may lower blood sugar levels and...
Americas: Scientists found metals in chocolates purchased in Brazil, may affect children
Scientists have found that commercial samples of chocolate purchased in Brazil contain varying levels of lead and cadmium, which can cause health problems, and...
Europe: Scientists studies ways to prevent germination of Clostridium botulinum bacteria
Scientists from the Institute of Food Research (IFR) have discovered genes that are crucial for the germination of Clostridium (C) botulinum bacteria, which may...
Americas: Report finds more children in the US take more salt than recommended
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...
Europe: UK offers more room for growth in coconut water sector, finds report
Coconut water remains a niche beverage in the UK, despite endorsements from celebrities such as Rihanna and consumers’ awareness of the health benefits of...
Europe: FAO food price index drops to four-year low
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO's) monthly food price index registered another drop in August, continuing a five-month downward run...
Americas: Ganeden Biotech publishes study about probiotics ingredient on HIV-infected people
Ganeden Biotech has published a study in the peer-reviewed publication, AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses.
The study was a randomized, double blind and placebo controlled...