Health & Wellness
Asia Pacific: Nestle releases cholesterol-lowering milk
Nestle releases its Omega Plus milk enriched with added plant sterols that can block the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream.
Plant sterols can also...
Europe: Vitamin K2 deficiency, tobacco equally risky for CVD
Cureus has published a new study that explores the extent that vitamin K2 deficiency is tied to cardiovascular disease (CVD).
The results showed that...
Americas: PureCircle introduces stevia ingredient for beverages
PureCircle's Sigma-Beverage is its latest breakthrough stevia ingredient for beverage formulations and delivers unmatched taste results when compared to other stevia ingredients on the...
Europe: Prebiotic chicory root fibres found to aid digestion, studies
Study results show that Beneo’s prebiotic chicory root fibres support digestive health by improving bowel regularity and softening stools, while being very well tolerated,...
Europe: Nutrition companies worry over health claims regulation, survey finds
Nutrition companies view stricter EU regulation as a greater challenge than the state of the global economy, new research has shown.
Meanwhile, Brexit is...
Americas: Dannon offers healthier food
The Dannon Company has met and in some cases surpassed its commitment to the Partnership for a Healthier America by improving the nutrient profile...
Americas: Be the first-mover with regulatory approvals, healthy partnerships
Algatech (Algatechnologies) has received Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) approval for its all-natural astaxanthin AstaPure to be used as a food ingredient.
This approval makes...
Asia Pacific: Blueberry vinegar could boost brain health in mice
Blueberry vinegar could restore cognitive function in mice, according to a report in American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Recent studies have...
Americas: Omega-3 intake during pregnancy lowers preterm birth
Pregnant women who had low plasma levels of long chain n-3 fatty acids in their first and second trimesters were at a significantly higher...
Europe: Chr Hansen releases sugar-reducing culture
Chr. Hansen launches Sweety Y-1, a culture that creates naturally sweeter dairy products while reducing added sugar.
The culture solution allows the natural creation of...