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Europe: DSM releases powders for infant nutrition

DSM has released microbial DHASCO-B and ARASCO powders for infant nutrition. These powders contain a minimum of 110 mg DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) or ARA (arachidonic...

Europe: DSM buys HMO company for US$836M

Royal DSM has completed its acquisition of Glycom, a global supplier of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) for an enterprise value of €765 million (US$836.4...

Americas: Eating an egg a day does not raise CVD risk, find researchers

Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a new study and meta-analysis led...

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...

Europe: Inulin under spotlight, finds analyst

The prebiotic fiber inulin is in demand with strong consumer desire for less sugar, more protein and products that support digestive wellness, says food...

Europe: Taking high doses of vitamin D may decrease bone density, say researchers

A three-year study by researchers at the Cumming School of Medicine's McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health published in the Journal of the...

Asia Pacific: Personalised nutrition in demand, say experts

Everyone wants to be as healthy as they can be. However, while wearable technology has made it possible for people to track their physical...

Americas: DuPont unveils new cultures for fermented foods

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont) announced today a new cultures line that contains its premium Howaru probiotics which are specially designed for fermented plant-based...

Europe: Prebiotic chicory root fiber maintains microbiota balance in children

A new study demonstrates that daily consumption of chicory root fiber in children aged three to six years, can keep the level of bifidobacteria...

Americas: Dupont opens probiotics facility in New York

DuPont has completed construction on a probiotics fermentation unit at its Rochester, New York, facility. The unit, now largest in the world, is part...