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...
Europe: Seaweed is a promising salt substitute, find researchers
Brown algae could be used as a salt substitute and help to reduce the salt content of industrially processed foods, according to Fraunhofer IVV...
Europe: pacproject, EcoTensil launch carton spoons in region
pacproject, the Hamburg-based agency for packaging design, consultancy and strategy, has now concluded a contract with the Californian packaging manufacturer EcoTensil on launching its...
World: Domestic consumption grows metal packaging sector
After a significant slowdown in the late 2000s, the global market for metal packaging has recovered its growth with the highest rates registered in...
Europe: Compounds in meat may be carcinogenic
Population studies indicate a possible link between intake of meat and cancer.
Meat may contain carcinogens, but it is also an important nutritional source...
Europe: People need to take more vitamin E, finds study
Just 21% of the studies of the examined populations globally reach a serum α-tocopherol concentration of ≥30 µmol/L, according to a study published in...
Europe: DSM releases global omega-3 status map
Adults in most regions of the world have a low to very low status of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)...
Europe: Research confirms better sugar for diabetics
The type of sugar used makes a significant difference to the blood glucose management of people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study...
Europe: Two fruit compounds may address obesity issues
A combination of two compounds found in red grapes and oranges could be used to improve the health of people with diabetes, and reduce...
Europe: Peanut allergy prevention strategy is nutritionally safe, states study
Introducing peanut-containing foods during infancy as a peanut allergy prevention strategy does not compromise the duration of breastfeeding or affect children’s growth and nutritional...