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Asia Pacific: 5G boosts factory efficiency, food safety
The second generation (2G) networks allowed us to send text messages, 3G provided faster access to the internet and 4G enabled uninterrupted streaming.
Now,...
Americas: Plant-based diet lowers Type 2 Diabetes risk, find Harvard researchers
People who follow predominantly plant-based diets with greater adherence may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who follow these...
Asia Pacific: Chinese consumers enjoy dessert after meals, finds Mintel
About 56% of urban Chinese respondents who are consumers of ice cream eat it to treat or indulge themselves, according to a Mintel research.
It...
Americas: Obese younger people are at risk for cancer, study
A new study looking at incidence of disease data nationwide from 2000 to 2016 found a shift in obesity-associated cancers (OACs) to younger individuals.
Typically,...
Americas: “Humanizing’ ageing produce attract consumers, study
'Humanizing' produce can change consumer attitudes toward fresh fruits and vegetables that are showing signs of age, according to research published in the Journal...
Europe: Taking high doses of vitamin D may decrease bone density, say researchers
A three-year study by researchers at the Cumming School of Medicine's McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health published in the Journal of the...
Europe: Cartons found as good as glass bottles, study
An environmental lifecycle assessment (LCA) has confirmed that single-use beverage cartons compare favorably with reusable glass bottles – and outperform single-use PET bottles –...
Americas: More are snacking on yogurt, report
Over half of all US consumers now buy yogurt as part of their typical grocery basket, according to a new report from Innova Market...
Asia Pacific: Personalised nutrition in demand, say experts
Everyone wants to be as healthy as they can be.
However, while wearable technology has made it possible for people to track their physical...
Europe: Making in-line Fourier Transform Infrared analyzer a reality
Tetra Pak and FOSS have created an in-line standardization analyzer that is designed to take continuous accurate measurement and control of protein and fat...