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Asia Pacific: Vitafoods Asia 2015 offers preview of show highlights

The notion of 'food as medicine' is increasingly prevalent across the globe, as consumers become more aware of the role their diets may play...

Americas: Optimal maternal folate levels may reduce child obesity risk

Proper maternal folate levels during pregnancy may protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to obese mothers, according to a...

Americas: Blueberry extract could help fight gum disease, find researchers

Gum disease is a common condition among adults that occurs when bacteria form biofilms or plaques on teeth, and consequently the gums become inflamed. Some...

Europe: Allma introduces liquid Chlorella at VitaFoods Europe 2015

Allma Microalgae has unveiled a prototype concentrated ‘liquid Chlorella’ that harnesses the natural nutritional power of Chlorella vulgaris in a format for food and...

Americas: Study finds decreased social anxiety among young adults who eat fermented foods

Young adults who eat more fermented foods have fewer social anxiety symptoms, with the effect being greatest among those at genetic risk for social...

Europe: Naturex to present healthy ageing concepts at Hi Europe 2014

Naturex will showcase innovative natural food and beverage concepts that promote healthy ageing at Health Ingredients Europe 2014 from December 2 to 4 in...

World: 44% revenue share in Asia Pacific’s dietary supplement market by 2020, says analyst

The dietary supplements market is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. Valued at US$61.84 billion in 2014, the dietary supplements market is...

Americas: Low fat dairy, protein food found to aid weightloss

Making small, consistent changes to the types of protein- and carbohydrate-rich foods we eat may have a big impact on long-term weight gain, according...

Asia Pacific: FSANZ seeks submissions on adding nutrients to beverages

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on an application seeking permission to voluntarily add vitamins and minerals to nut- and-seed...

Middle East: Tomatoes seen as healthy, survey

Tomatoes have a powerful association with health and are seen as the star ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet, according to a survey by Lyocred...