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Middle East: Seed breeder Equinom gets US$10M in BASF-led funding
Equinom, a seed breeding startup, has closed its Series B round of funding of US$10 million, led by BASF Venture Capital, Germany followed by...
Americas: Walnuts promote gut health, find researchers
Walnuts may not just be a tasty snack, they may also promote good-for-your-gut bacteria.
New research suggests that these “good” bacteria could be contributing to...
Americas: Dairy fat consumption linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study
Higher levels of biomarkers of dairy fat consumption are associated with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research published recently...
Europe: DSM survey finds most consumers are unaware of acrylamide
Consumers are still largely unaware of acrylamide - but those who do know something about acrylamide, know enough to be concerned, according to a...
Americas: Omega-3 intake during pregnancy lowers preterm birth
Pregnant women who had low plasma levels of long chain n-3 fatty acids in their first and second trimesters were at a significantly higher...
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: Long-term consumption of fish oils damages the liver, research finds
An international group of scientists led by the University of Granada (UGR) has demonstrated that the long-term intake of sunflower or fish oils damages...
Asia Pacific: Barry Callebaut reveals fourth type in chocolate
After dark, milk and white chocolate, Barry Callebaut presents ruby chocolate as the fourth type.
Made from the Ruby cocoa bean and with a unique...
Americas: Researchers find walnuts activate the brain
Packed with nutrients linked to better health, walnuts are also thought to discourage overeating by promoting feelings of fullness.
In a new brain imaging...
Americas: Chilled dairy alternatives threatens traditional products
There’s a battle brewing in the food and beverage industry, a regulatory skirmish in both Europe and the United States over dairy alternative marketers’...