The study aimed to investigate the dose-related effects of strawberry fruit intake on endothelial function and glucose control Strawberries, Canada’s favourite fruit, are top for consumers in taste, and research shows that they may be a good choice in promoting heart health as well. A new study looking specifically at[Read More…]
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Nestlé develops methods to reduce fat in dairy ingredients
This fat reduction leads to lower calorie levels compared to full-fat milk Nestlé R&D teams have now found a way to reduce the fat present in milk powder by up to 60 per cent, without compromising on quality, taste and creamy texture. Key to this breakthrough innovation is the controlled aggregation of[Read More…]
Northwell Health and Instacart partner to expand access to nutritious food for patients and staff
Programs support maternal health, youth nutrition education and employee wellness Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, and Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, announced a partnership through the Instacart Health initiative that leverages Instacart’s platform and products to expand access to nutritious food, inspire sustainable healthy choices, and scale[Read More…]
International research team maps food policies in South Asia
The team comprised researchers from academic and government organizations from the UK, Belgium, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India An international team of researchers, including scientists from The George Institute for Global Health, has completed a comprehensive study mapping the food policies and supporting infrastructure in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.[Read More…]
Vitaflo expands factory site for speciality foods in Germany
The factory expansion is expected to be finished by spring 2025 Vitaflo, a part of Nestlé Health Science, has started the construction of an expansion for its factory at the Rosbach vor der Höhe site, located north of Frankfurt in Germany. During the event, which was attended by guests from[Read More…]
Korea’s functional food brand JungKwanJang enters Malaysia
The company has launched its flagship products such as “Korean Red Ginseng Extract Everytime” and health beverages like “Hong Sam Won” and “GoodBase Korean Red Ginseng with Pomegranate.” JungKwanJang, South Korea’s leading health functional food brand, has entered Malaysia’s largest health and beauty stores, Guardian and Watsons. The company has launched its flagship products[Read More…]
Kolmar BNH sharpens global competitiveness with dual functionality of HemoHIM
The company secured approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for the fatigue-improving function of the HemoHIM extract complex of angelica gigas, etc., derived from angelica gigas and other components in 2023 South Korea’s Kolmar BNH, a leading Original Development Manufacturing (ODM) company for health-functional foods, strengthens its[Read More…]
FCUP researchers invest health benefits of edible flowers
As part of the project, the FCUP team will study how the components of these flowers are absorbed by the body through tests on cells that mimic those of the stomach and intestine Researchers from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP) are investigating the health benefits[Read More…]
Bimuno GOS prebiotic available in China through Prochin distribution deal
Bimuno GOS can help Chinese health and nutrition brands capitalise on the growing consumer demand for scientifically backed gut health solutions Clasado Biosciences (Clasado) has penned a new exclusive distribution agreement with Shanghai Prochin (Prochin), a division of health ingredient specialist, Alliance Nutrition Group. The deal will see galactooligosaccharide ingredient Bimuno GOS made[Read More…]
Zend Coffee rebrands as Zend Wellness and launches MetaGlow collagen
A new supplement containing naturally derived ingredients promotes optimal health and wellbeing Zend Coffee, known for its finely roasted functional and classic coffees, announces it has become Zend Wellness, representing a greater emphasis on the health and wellness space and all products contributing to promoting optimal health and wellbeing through the[Read More…]
