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…
coca-cola-seeking-sweetener-innovations-with-crowdsourcing-campaign

August 10, 2017 | Wellness

Coca-Cola seeking sweetener innovations with crowdsourcing campaign

An additional campaign, “the sweet story challenge”, invites consumers to submit written or video entries featuring favorite methods of naturally sweetening foods or beverages in their cultures, communities or families.…
u-s-grown-soybean-oil-achieves-fdas-qualified-heart-health-claim

August 3, 2017 | Wellness

U.S.-grown soybean oil achieves FDA’s qualified heart health claim

Food manufacturers can promote eligible soybean oil products as U.S. grown and now, heart healthy. Singapore – The Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of a qualified health claim…
vitamin-b12-linked-to-cognitive-performance-in-children

July 27, 2017 | Wellness

Vitamin B12 Linked to Cognitive Performance in Children

Vitamin B12 status in infancy may impact development and performance on social perception tasks and visuospatial abilities at 5 years of age, according to research published in the American Journal…
jinja-expands-into-plant-based-nutrition

July 25, 2017 | Wellness

Jin+Ja expands into plant-based nutrition

Jin+Ja Super Greens is the brand’s first new product line in eight years and serves as a natural and complementary expansion to its already well-known and flagship product, Jin+Ja Drink.…
bottled-water-becomes-number-one-beverage-in-the-u-s

July 19, 2017 | Wellness

Bottled Water becomes number-one beverage in the U.S.

New York City–based Beverage Marketing Corporation is the leading research, consulting and financial services firm dedicated to the global beverage industry. Capping a remarkable, decades–long streak of vigorous growth, bottled water passed…