Functional & Fortification
Americas: Nutrient slowed cancer cell growth in early-stage breast cancer
One of the first clinical studies to look at the effect of sulforaphane on breast tissues of women diagnosed with breast cancer showed that...
Americas: Study finds zinc supplement boosts immunity in the elderly
The immune system weakens as the body ages, making older adults more susceptible to infections. Low levels of zinc impair immunity, particularly in older...
Europe: Conference hosts 4 EU project presentations
Results from four major European Union (EU)-funded nutrition projects exploring weight management, heart disease and healthy ageing are to be presented at Vitafoods Europe...
Americas: contest begins for the next Quaker oatmeal flavor
The Quaker Oats Company has rolled out the Bring Your Best Bowl contest from New York, US, which is a nationwide search for the...
Europe: Working mothers’ brain health boosts with Concord grape juice, finds research
Drinking Concord grape juice daily can benefit certain aspects of memory and everyday tasks in people with stressful lifestyles – specifically working mothers according...
World: DSM stresses on maternal nutrition at event
DSM Nutritional Products hosted lectures by three scientists alongside the 9th Developmental Origins of Health and Disease World Congress in Cape Town, South Africa.
They...
Asia Pacific: DuPont presents supplements at CPhI India
DuPont Nutrition & Health DuPont will showcase HOWARU premium probiotics and OsmoAid Lactitol at CPhI India 2015, 1-3 December, Mumbai, India.
The company will showcase...
World: Lipogen builds phospholipids R&D center
Lipogen is expanding its production facilities and building a new phospholipids research and development (R&D) center in response to rapid, 50% jump in sales...
Europe: Probi launches iron supplement worldwide in 2016
Probi is launching Probi FerroSorb, a probiotic iron absorption product for the world marketing from 2016.
The ingredient has also been nominated to the Food...
Americas: Kerry opens institute
The Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute has opened, supported by a Scientific Advisory Council.
The institute aims to provide insight into the science and policy...