Functional & Fortification
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...
Europe: Study shows cyclists experience less inflammation and oxidative stress after drinking tart cherry...
Cyclists who drank Montmorency tart cherry juice concentrate before a three-day simulated race experienced less inflammation and oxidative stress compared to those who drank...
Americas: Z Trim Holdings soluble fiber patent now online
Z Trim Holdings' (ZTH's) first soluble fiber patent (U.S. Patent Application No. 20140017376) is publicly available online.
The patent was originally filed in 2013 by...
Asia Pacific: BASF opens lab in Singapore
BASF has opened a technical application laboratory for its nutrition and health business at Singapore Polytechnic.
The new facility, Newtrition Lab Asia Pacific, will...
Asia Pacific: Vitafoods Asia exhibitors on SEA market, health & wellness sectors
The seventh edition of Vitafoods Asia will be held in Singapore from September 5 to 6, 2017.
With lifestyle trends and changing consumer demand, what...
Europe: FAO, GAIN to help SMEs bring improved nutrition to market
FAO and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have agreed to enable inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems, focusing on new approaches...
Asia Pacific: CP Kelco opens first Asian center of excellence in Singapore
CP Kelco has opened of its South Asia Hub & Dairy Beverage Center of Excellence (COE) in Singapore, demonstrating its commitment to "Growing Asia...
Europe: Arjuna Launches Indian Gooseberry Ingredient
Arjuna Natural Extracts will launch Trilow, its Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica; amla) ingredient at Hi Europe in Frankfurt, Germany, November 29 to December 1.
It...
Americas: Probiotic straws for RTD beverages, Ganeden Biotech tells FNI more
Ganeden Biotech and CapAble AB have created a telescoping GanedenBC30 LifeTop Probiotic Straw that can be used in both refrigerated and shelf stable milk...
Americas: Broccoli variety found to lower LDL cholesterol levels, say scientists
Including a new broccoli variety in the diet reduces blood low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol levels by around 6%, according to the results of human trials...