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Europe: GanedenBC30 found to improve digestion of plant proteins

New research confirms that GanedenBC30 increases digestibility for pea, rice and soy proteins. This finding is reportedly especially important to the growing sports and ­fitness...

Asia Pacific: Fermented foods offer opportunities, says analyst

When PepsiCo bought small fermented drinks maker KeVita in late 2016, it signaled that fermented foods have reached a tipping point. “Social media is buzzing...

Europe: Monteloeder launches MetabolAid against metabolic syndrome

Monteloeder launches MetabolAid that tackles metabolic syndrome – a dangerous condition in which high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity combine to increase greatly...

Americas: BASF sells US manufacturing site to align with strategy

BASF has reached an agreement to sell its manufacturing site in Kankakee, Illinois and the associated businesses of vegetable-oil-based raw material sterols and natural...

Americas: Future of omega-3 market looks bright, Cargill tells FNI

At least 98% of consumers have now heard of omega-3 oils and more are likely to purchase products containing α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid...

Asia Pacific: Nestlé joins international researchers on studying infant growth

Nestlé is to intensify its research in the field of epigenetics, the science of how eating behaviors and other environmental factors can affect one's...

Americas: Sprouted grains in naturally functional trend in 2015, says analyst

Entrepreneurs have reinvented an ancient food for the 21st century, tapping into consumers’ desire for 'good carbs' and healthier snacks and creating a small...

Europe: Pharmactive Biotech releases bontanical ingredient to tackle cold, flu symptoms

Pharmactive Biotech introduces its new botanical combo, Isenolic Complex, composed of its branded Isenolic olive leaf extract (Olea europeana L.) and ribwort plantain (Plantago...

Asia Pacific: Ingredion opens Idea Labs innovation center in Singapore

Ingredion is launching Idea Labs innovation centers in Asia Pacific, with a flagship center being unveiled at the company’s new regional headquarters in Singapore's...

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...