Functional & Fortification
Europe: Raw garlic found to kill Bcc bacteria, researchers say
A chemical found in garlic can kill bacteria that cause life-threatening lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis, research suggests.
The study is the first...
Americas: Ganeden Biotech, CapAble AB to create probiotic straws for easy consumption by children
Ganeden Biotech and CapAble AB will partner to create a new telescoping GanedenBC30 LifeTop Probiotic Straw that can be used in both refrigerated and...
Americas: Scientific validation, product labeling key to assuring consumers of viable health products, Frost...
Dietary supplement products, as well as health and wellness items claiming to be natural have been sold freely online, especially in the US.
With active...
Europe: NattoPharma says study on vitamin K2 product published in journal
NattoPharma says a study proving MenaQ7 Vitamin K2´s cardiovascular benefits has published in Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
In the study titled Menaquinone-7 Supplementation Improves Arterial Stiffness...
Americas: PureCircle releases sustainability report
PureCircle has released a comprehensive sustainability report that highlights the impact that its vertically integrated supply chain has had on people and the planet.
“Our...
Europe: 53% of survey respondents are consuming more yogurt than before, finds DSM
DSM has published a report revealing how yogurt preferences and eating occasions differ between countries and cultures.
Based on a survey carried out on 6,200 consumers...
Europe: DSM, Kemin study confirms efficacy of eye-healthy ingredients
The regular intake of lutein and zeaxanthin can be beneficial for improving vision in young, healthy people, according to a study sponsored by DSM...
Europe: DTU performs risk ranking on foodborne diseases in fresh produce
The risk of getting a foodborne infection from fresh fruit and vegetables in Denmark is highest from consumption of berries, lettuce, sprouts, tomato and...
Europe: UK consumers experience diet-linked poor health, finds committee
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Commons Select Committee has recently published its report into Food security, focused on demand, consumption and waste.
The report...
Americas: Researchers find eating an avocado a day is good for the heart
A moderate fat diet that includes one fresh avocado daily showed greater improvement in certain blood lipid markers when compared to an energy matched...