Consumers are trying to reduce their sugar intake or remove it from their diets altogether. Coca-Cola will test a cola recipe sweetened with stevia instead of sugar outside the U.S. next year. The beverage giant already uses the natural sweetener in its Coca-Cola Life drink. Unlike that product, which is made[Read More…]
Wellness
New study reinforces the beneficial value of nuts in improving endothelial function
This recent systematic review and meta-analysis, published in BMJ Open journal, examined the effect of nut consumption on inflammatory biomarkers and endothelial function. Singapore – Research and knowledge on the effects of nut consumption on human health has increased in recent years, suggesting that nut consumption may play a key role in[Read More…]
Danone invests in bottled water brand Kona Deep
Kona Deep sources its water from a deep ocean current off the coast of Hawaii. Evian and Volvic owner Danone has put money into a Hawaiian bottled water from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, showing the depths multinationals will now go to in the quest to stand out. The[Read More…]
Curcumin Study Demonstrates Positive Results for Gastrointestinal Barrier Maintenance
The study was the first to examine Meriva’s potential on system-level physiology responses during exertional heat stress. A new, double-blind, placebo-controlled, human study revealed that short-term dietary supplementation with curcumin may be helpful in the maintenance of the gastrointestinal barrier integrity and physiological strain responses during exertional heat stress. The[Read More…]
New High-Pressure Processing Technology Adopted by The Soup Spoon
The Soup Spoon also opened its high-pressure processing facility for food and beverage industry practitioners in January, said to be the first in Singapore. Singapore- The firm adopted high-pressure processing technology – it helps food products stay fresh longer, which means firms have exporting options – with its first machine[Read More…]
Supersized Chocolate Bars and Sweet Bags Banned from British Hospitals
Shops inside hospitals have stocked sugary drinks, sweets and unhealthy snacks, which have been bought not only by patients and their visitors but also by NHS staff. Supersized chocolate bars and “grab bags” of sweets are to be banned from hospitals in Britain as the National Health Service ratchets up[Read More…]
Unilever to acquire natural and organic food business in Brazil
The company’s main categories in Brazil represent a market worth more than €8 billion, according to Euromonitor. Unilever P.L.C. has agreed to acquire Mãe Terra, a natural and organic food business in Brazil. Financial terms were not disclosed. Mãe Terra’s portfolio includes organic cereals, cookies, snacks and culinary products. The[Read More…]
Researchers in Taiwan suggest benefits of Lycopene
The causes of BPH are mainly associated with genetic inheritance, but men who eat foods high in animal fats also have higher risk of developing the condition. Medical research suggests that eating foods that contain lycopene, commonly found in red fruits and vegetables, can improve benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a[Read More…]
Researchers conduct food study for diabetes
The aim was to help encourage healthy eating and offer dietary guidance. Research led by United Arab Emirates University has new insights into how traditional Emirati foods can affect blood sugar levels. The aim was to help encourage healthy eating and offer dietary guidance. With reports that over a fifth[Read More…]
Coca-Cola, PespiCo and others to limit sugar in Singapore drinks
As well as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, the companies include F&N Foods, Malaysia Dairy Industries, Nestle, Pokka [POKKA.UL] and Yeo Hiap Seng. Seven major drinks companies including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo will limit the sugar content of drinks they sell in Singapore, as part of the city-state’s campaign to fight diabetes. Singapore[Read More…]
