new-study-reinforces-the-beneficial-value-of-nuts-in-improving-endothelial-function

November 28, 2017 | 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…
danone-invests-in-bottled-water-brand-kona-deep

November 22, 2017 | Wellness

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…
curcumin-study-demonstrates-positive-results-for-gastrointestinal-barrier-maintenance

October 31, 2017 | Wellness

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…
new-high-pressure-processing-technology-adopted-by-the-soup-spoon

October 30, 2017 | Wellness

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…
supersized-chocolate-bars-and-sweet-bags-banned-from-british-hospitals

October 24, 2017 | Wellness

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…
unilever-to-acquire-natural-and-organic-food-business-in-brazil

October 5, 2017 | Nutrition

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…
researchers-in-taiwan-suggest-benefits-of-lycopene

September 12, 2017 | Wellness

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…
researchers-conduct-food-study-for-diabetes

August 25, 2017 | Wellness

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…
coca-cola-pespico-and-others-to-limit-sugar-in-singapore-drinks

August 23, 2017 | Wellness

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…
tata-global-beverages-mineral-water-brand-himalayan-enters-us-market

August 18, 2017 | Wellness

Tata Global Beverages’ mineral water brand Himalayan enters US market

Himalayan is currently available in India and Singapore. Himalayan, Tata Global Beverages’ (TGB) premium natural mineral water brand, will now enter the American market in a phased manner, through an…