Functional & Fortification
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: Researchers find satiety ingredient containing fiber, resistant starch to keep participants fuller
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have demonstrated the effectiveness of a fiber-based dietary ingredient that makes people feel less hungry and consume less...
Europe: Wholegrains found to fight against inflammation
When overweight adults exchange refined grain products – such as white bread and pasta – with whole grain varieties, they eat less, they lose...
Americas: SunOpta sells starch, fiber business for US$37.5M
SunOpta has signed a definitive agreement to sell its fiber and starch business to J. Rettenmaier & Söhne Group (JRS) for US$37.5 million, subject...
Americas: Natural ingredients in psychoactive drinks market explodes, says anaylst
The psychoactive drinks market for adults is exploding, as naturally derived ingredients from fruit, plants and roots prove to have an impact on cognitive...
Europe: Innovate, work with all parties to ensure food security, nutrition, says DuPont
DuPont’s Nutrition & Health business celebrates 50 years of innovation at its largest research and development facility for food ingredients in Brabrand, Denmark.
“Today we...
Asia Pacific: VitaFoods Asia rounds up show
In Southeast Asia, the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) has undergone enhancements over the years, which saw the easing of Rules of Origin compliance...
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...
Europe: Palsgaard reports health check on sustainability efforts in 2014
During 2014, Palsgaard said it has made significant progress in addressing environmental sustainability, a challenging ambition in an industry where production of high-quality emulsifiers...
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...