Functional & Fortification
Europe: Fish oil could save €13B a year in EU healthcare costs, finds study
More widespread regular consumption of Omega 3 supplements could save healthcare systems and providers in the EU a total of €12.9 billion (US$14.72 billion)...
Americas: Healthy diet after pregnancy lowers high blood pressure risk
Sticking to a healthy diet in the years after pregnancy may reduce the risk of high blood pressure among women who had pregnancy-related (gestational)...
Americas: Bananas can help prevent blindness, say researchers
Carotenoids, which are found at various levels in different banana cultivars, are important vitamin precursors for eye health.
In a study published in American...
Americas: Research shows canned tomatoes boost vegetables intake among subjects
The new 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend most Americans consume 2.5 cups of vegetables a day, a goal almost nine out of 10...
Europe: Regulators approve Beneo’s health claim on blood glucose management
Beneo says the Standing Committee on Plant, Animals, Food and Feed has agreed with the European Union (EU) Commission to authorize a second 13.5...
Americas: Caffeine, multivitamin intake affect pregnancies, find researchers
A woman is more likely to miscarry if she and her partner drink more than two caffeinated beverages a day during the weeks leading...
India: Arjuna invests US$1.5M in curcumin research
India's Arjuna Natural is investing more than 10% of its total turnover in a clinical research program to explore the health benefits of its...
Asia Pacific: Consumers seek healthy foods, says Beneo
As lifestyles change and consumer awareness of the importance of healthy living grows, consumers today are increasingly seeking food products that offer a balanced...
Americas: Neptune Technologies buys omega-3s provider for US$11M
Neptune Technologies has bought Biodroga Inc. for CAD$15 million (US$10.97 million) in a combination of cash and stock from Bioressources Inc.
Biodroga is a solution...
Europe: People need to consume for selenium to boost immunity, say researchers
A more thorough evaluation of selenium supplementation is needed, to better understand its benefits to our immune system, and the risks, according to a...