Tag: Nutrition
Americas: IFF joins global food initiative
IFF joins FReSH, a project of the World Business Council on Sustainable Development designed to improve the health of people and the planet by...
Asia Pacific: Chinese city dwellers are more mindful of their health,...
Research from Mintel reveals that 76% of urban Chinese consumers surveyed have developed a habit of doing sport and fitness activities.
Running (39%) is...
Americas: Millions may face protein deficiency with rising CO2 levels
If carbon dioxide (CO2) levels continue to rise as projected, the populations of 18 countries may lose more than 5% of their dietary protein...
Europe: More UK women take drinks made from protein powders
Once the preserve of athletes and bodybuilders, many of the UK’s fitness lovers are using sports nutrition products.
Some 27% of UK respondents use...
Asia Pacific: University develops bananas high in pro-vitamin A
Research at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has produced a golden-orange fleshed banana that is rich in pro-vitamin A.
The decade-long research, led by...
Asia Pacific: Companies to offer nutrition in India
Barentz International and Jubilant Life Sciences will deliver food nutrition and fortification solutions in India and its neighboring countries.
“We hope to position this...
Americas: Researcher says food distribution is key to cure malnutrition
Malnutrition’s triple burden of undernourishment, deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, and over nutrition impacts millions of people around the world.
Changes in the availability,...
Americas: Certain natural forms of vitamin K found in dairy products
Vitamin K, with its multiple forms, is among the lesser known nutrients.
Scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging...
Europe: EFSA approves creatine health claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved an ingredient claim filed by Creapure manufacturer AlzChem that states 'Daily creatine consumption can enhance the...
Asia Pacific: Barentz opens in Vietnam
Barentz International opens an office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to focus on nutrition and quality enhancement within the Vietnamese food industry.
It will...