Health & Wellness
Americas: Young adults are interested in fortified foods, report
About 25% of US adults specially seek out foods and beverages with high amounts of probiotics or prebiotics, according to the 2017 National Consumer...
Americas: Drivers behind more green intake among consumers
US consumers' consumption of fresh produce grew steadily at about 1.3% between 2011 and 2016, according to a Packaged Facts report.
"Fruit and vegetable producers...
Americas: Blueberries may improve attention in children
Primary school children could show better attention by consuming flavonoid-rich blueberries, following a study conducted by the University of Reading.
In a paper published in...
Americas: Evonik launches omega-3 powder at show
Evonik will exhibit AvailOm, a high-concentration omega-3 lysine complex, at the SupplySide West trade show in Las Vegas, US.
The ingredient exhibits excellent bioavailability...
Americas: Coffee compound may delay onset of Type 2 diabetes
In recent years, researchers have identified substances in coffee that could help quash the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
But few of these...
Europe: More consumers are mindful of their sugar consumption, report
Concern about sugar is on the rise globally, with nearly half of 8,000 respondents say they are more concerned about overall sugar consumption than...
Europe: Consumers want healthy skin while feeling good, survey finds
Consumers of skincare products are more interested in feeling healthy than looking younger or more attractive, according to a new report from Lycored.
Of 480...
Asia Pacific: More Indonesians shy away from rice, report
While Indonesia has long been recognized as a rice-eating nation, Mintel research finds the local retail rice market is experiencing slowing growth.
According to Mintel...
Americas: Naturex presents traceability concept at show
Naturex debuts a customer-centric concept called Source-Convert-Deliver at SupplySide West 2017 in Las Vegas, US from September 25 to 29.
The concept will feature:
• A...
Americas: Lipofoods launch slow-release caffeine formulation in the US
Lipofoods launches Newcaff microcapsules, a natural, slow-release caffeine formulation for athletes and others living an active lifestyle.
The company will introduce the microcapsules via...