Tag: Research
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...
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,...
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 –...
Asia Pacific: Ingredion extends online lab to region
Ingredion has extended its virtual lab, Inside Idea Labs, in Asia Pacific's dairy market.
The virtual dairy lab showcases technical resources including sample formulations, white...
Americas: Frozen meals gain dominance in homes, report
Consumers are returning to the frozen foods aisle, reports The NPD Group.
In 2018, frozen foods were included in 9.8 billion eating occasions...
Europe: Prebiotic chicory root fiber maintains microbiota balance in children
A new study demonstrates that daily consumption of chicory root fiber in children aged three to six years, can keep the level of bifidobacteria...
Europe: DuPont scientist among team that edit lactic acid bacterica handbook
Scientists have contributed to what is the 5th edition of the most comprehensive handbook on lactic acid bacteria, the key microorganisms in probiotics and...
Americas: More sell-offs of organic food companies, says Ecovia Intelligence
The global organic food industry is undergoing consolidation.
In April 2019. three major deals have involved established organic food companies in Europe and North...