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Europe: Study finds high-fat diet disrupts brain maturation

High consumption of fatty foods during adolescence may in fact impair cognitive functions in adulthood, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from...

Asia Pacific: Natural preservative for frying oils

Arjuna Naturals Extracts launches its natural preservative formulation for combating oxidation, thermal degradation, hydrolytic rancidity and extending the frying cycle of vegetable oils. The...

World: F&B companies to phase out trans fat

Members of the International Food & Beverage Alliance (IFBA) have commitment to phase out industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFAs) in their products globally. They...

Americas: Palsgaard ahead of CO2-neutrality goal in Mexico

Palsgaard's Mexican branch celebrated having achieved carbon dioxide (CO2)-neutrality in 2016 recently. In 2016, the company achieved CO2-neutrality at its headquarters and largest production site...

Europe: Cargill upgrades refining facility in Belgium

Cargill spends US$17.5 million to upgrade its refining facility in Izegem, Belgium, thereby increasing the production and supply of edible vegetable oils. The refining installation...

Americas: Study finds link between fatty acid and longevity

The fatty acid linoleic acid (Omega 6) in subcutaneous adipose tissue was linked to lower mortality among older men followed over a 15-year period,...

Americas: Almonds as top nuts for new product launches

California almonds were the number one nut used in new products worldwide in 2016, the 10th year that almonds have held the lead position...

Europe: All hands on deck to create the moisture-resistant bakery coating for baked goods,...

Azucarera has launched moisture-resistant bakery coating that maintains its consistency and texture after defrosting and is the first on the market not to contain...

Europe: Early peanut consumption will offer lasting protection, finds study

The benefits of regularly consuming peanut-containing foods early in life to prevent the development of peanut allergy persist even after stopping peanut consumption for...

Europe: Palsgaard awarded gold for CSR efforts

Palsgaard joins the EcoVadis supplier platform as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) package on transparency. The company submitted all relevant CSR information to...