Health & Wellness
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...
Americas: Consumers look for healthier oil, says Cargill
After sugar, fat is the second-most important ingredient consumers are monitoring on food product labels, according to Cargill's primary market research data FATitudes.
In addition,...
Asia Pacific: Japanese mushroom grower opens subsidiary in China
Ichimasa Agrotechnology (Changzhou), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Ichimasa Kamaboko, has opened for business in Changzhou National Hi-Tech District (CND) to specialize in industrial...
Americas: Study finds infant cereals lack consistent nutritional content
For parents around the world, premixed infant cereals—also known as complementary foods—can be a vital source of the solid food needed for healthy child...
Europe: Beneo releases waxy rice starch, organic chicory root fiber
Beneo launches an organic waxy rice starch, Remyline O AX DR, and organic chicory root fiber, OraftiOrganic.
As a waxy rice starch, it does not...
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: Vitafoods Europe launches firsts for more information sharing
Vitafoods Europe reveals features that bring the nutrition industry to life and enable show visitors to experience fresh ways to meet the business challenges.
Attractions...
Americas: Whole grains found to increase metabolism, calorie loss
A new study suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and...
Americas: Solazyme receives FDA GRAS No Questions Letter for microalgae ingredients
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a favorable response to Solazyme’s notification concluding that Whole Algal Protein is Generally Recognized as...
Europe: DuPont receives probiotic health claim in Switzerland
Working with a major Swiss grocer, DuPont Nutrition & Health recently received approval from Switzerland’s Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) to market...