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Americas: Caffeine, multivitamin intake affect pregnancies, find researchers

A woman is more likely to miscarry if she and her partner drink more than two caffeinated beverages a day during the weeks leading...

Americas: Snacks in children’s diets should be considered in overall energy intake, says researcher

Snacks are traditionally smaller than meals but their presence in children’s diets may be significant, and parents should be mindful of nutrition quality and...

Americas: Healthy diet after pregnancy lowers high blood pressure risk

Sticking to a healthy diet in the years after pregnancy may reduce the risk of high blood pressure among women who had pregnancy-related (gestational)...

Europe: Institute, Danish company create omega-3 fish oils products for export

A business idea where by-products from the fishing industry are transformed into valuable ingredients full of omega-3 fish oils, has won the innovation competition...

Middle East: Seed breeder Equinom gets US$10M in BASF-led funding

Equinom, a seed breeding startup, has closed its Series B round of funding of US$10 million, led by BASF Venture Capital, Germany followed by...

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: Spain’s older consumers favor indulgent, luxurious confectionery

Manufacturers need to switch to premium products, as mature consumers are increasingly health-conscious and save confectionery for the occasional treat, according a Canadean report. When...

Americas: ISG Health to commercialize natural health products

Green technology company International Sustainability Group, Inc. has opened its wholly owned subsidiary, ISG Health to commercialize natural health products. ISG Health is developing a...

Americas: Calorie, salt content remain high in fast-food, find researchers

Two new reports from researchers at the US Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University show little change in...

Americas: Pepsi releases aspartame-free diet beverages

Pepsi releases aspartame-free Diet Pepsi in the US. "Diet cola drinkers in the US told us they wanted aspartame-free Diet Pepsi and we're delivering," said...