Tag: Nutrition
Americas: Data shows consumers look out for their wellbeing
About 83% of global consumers consider diet and nutrition important to wellbeing, which is greater than wealth or physical fitness, according to Greg Paul,...
Europe: People need to consume for selenium to boost immunity, say...
A more thorough evaluation of selenium supplementation is needed, to better understand its benefits to our immune system, and the risks, according to a...
Americas: Nutrient slowed cancer cell growth in early-stage breast cancer
One of the first clinical studies to look at the effect of sulforaphane on breast tissues of women diagnosed with breast cancer showed that...
Americas: Partners spend US$35M on healthier school meals
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Football League (NFL), Fuel Up offer US$35 million in grants to help schools upgrade their kitchen equipment...
Americas: Study finds zinc supplement boosts immunity in the elderly
The immune system weakens as the body ages, making older adults more susceptible to infections. Low levels of zinc impair immunity, particularly in older...
Americas: ADM invests in Harvest Innovations
ADM has reached an agreement to purchase a controlling stake in Harvest Innovations, a processor in minimally processed, expeller-pressed soy proteins, oils and gluten-free...
Europe: Conference hosts 4 EU project presentations
Results from four major European Union (EU)-funded nutrition projects exploring weight management, heart disease and healthy ageing are to be presented at Vitafoods Europe...
Europe: Cashews are nutritious with unsaturated fat, find researchers
Cashews are a good source of nutrients as they are rich in healthy unsaturated fats, high in dietary fiber and have an excellent profile...
Europe: Danone to build US$260M plant in the Netherlands
Danone will spend €240 million (US$260.65 million) to build a new plant for its early life nutrition business and brands such as Aptamil and...
Europe: DSM unveils digestive health platform
DSM Nutritional Products launches 'Improve your digestion' platform, which provides solutions for creating customized products to support requirements for digestive health.
"'Improve Your Digestion' is...