The Monash University-led study will investigate whether a newly developed diet can reduce inflammation in Crohn’s Disease Volunteers are needed to test a diet that researchers hope can improve the lives of those living with Crohn’s disease, a debilitating condition requiring life-long immunosuppression drugs and/or surgery. The Monash University-led study[Read More…]
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HKBU develops novel Chinese medicine for constipation authorised by U.S. FDA
This is the first time that a new botanical drug developed in Hong Kong was authorised to conduct a clinical trial in the US The Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development (CDD) of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has made significant progress in developing novel Chinese medicine for treating[Read More…]
Sugary drinks tax prevents decay and increases health equity: study
The study demonstrates a 20 per cent tax is cost-effective to prevent dental caries and is likely to increase health equity because the cost-savings and health benefits occur for populations from lower socioeconomic advantage A national Australian tax on sugary drinks could prevent more than 500,000 dental cavities and increase[Read More…]
Asia’s alternative protein market grows: Food Frontier Report
Meat and seafood consumption in Asia is expected to grow by 78 per cent by 2050 Food Frontier, an independent think tank focused on alternative proteins, has released a report called ‘Alternative Proteins and Asia’ which reveals the growing demand for meat substitutes in Asian countries such as China, Singapore,[Read More…]
Kerry Initiates Community Effort to Educate Young on Food Science Careers
Kerry Flavourist Trainee gives back by teaching teens about food flavour science When Paige Simonis was in sixth grade, a speaker at a Beloit College science camp changed her life by igniting her passion for a career in the sciences—now she is a Flavourist Trainee in the Savoury Flavours lab[Read More…]
World Union of Wholesale Markets Conference Brings at Abu Dhabi, offers ‘Opportunity to Reshape World Food System’
WUWM Abu Dhabi 2022 will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the mechanisms required to secure global food supplies. The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM)Conference 2022, which will be held in the Middle East for the first time in October, offers an important opportunity to reshape global food systems,[Read More…]
IFPRI Appointed Purnima Menon and Channing Arndt as Senior Directors
IFPRI Director General Jo Swinnen announced the appointment of two new Senior Directors, as part of a reorganization of IFPRI’s structure to match that of the CGIAR Systems transformation group. Purnima Menon was named the Senior Director for Food and Nutrition Policy and Channing Arndt was named Senior Director for Systems Transformation Strategies.[Read More…]
NTU Singapore launches undergrad course in alternative meats
The course aims to equip NTU students with expertise and knowledge of the food industry focussing on alternative proteins and cultivated meat Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and The Good Food Institute Asia Pacific (GFI APAC), a global nonprofit headquartered in Washington DC that works to accelerate alternative protein[Read More…]
ADAMA, TAU collaborate to establish R&D center for crop protection
Adama and Tel aviv university collaborate to establish a first-of-a-kind research and teaching center for the development of innovative crop protection solutions ADAMA Ltd. leading global crop Protection Company and Tel Aviv University (“TAU”) launched a unique research and teaching program on active substance delivery and formulation, an innovation and growth driver[Read More…]
Mahidol University and CPF strike food innovation R&D pact
CPF and Mahidol University collaboratively work for Thais’ good health Mahidol University signed a research and development pact with Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) to explore health food innovations that respond to the needs of consumers at all ages for the sustainable health of all Thais. Assoc. Prof. Suvatna Chulavatnatol,[Read More…]
