The aim is to back innovators in the company’s four growth areas, healthcare, food & wellness, ICT, and green Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (Ajinomoto Co), the Japan-based multinational corporation covering food, healthcare and electronic materials, and built on AminoScience, has expanded its corporate venture capital (CVC) arm with new U.S. headquarters to grow its[Read More…]
Wellness
Dairy Council of California releases culturally responsive nutrition resources available to Afro-American community
Dairy Council of California prioritises the unique nutrition needs of children, with a focus on the first 1,000 days of life, from birth to age 2 years, a critical growth and development period Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a culturally[Read More…]
Coles launches Australia’s first veggie powder range
The company reduces food waste by converting imperfect Aussie vegetables such as broccoli, pumpkin and cauliflower into a powder that can be added to meals such as smoothies, muffins, and pasta sauce Coles has teamed up with vegetable company Nutri V to launch a range of new and innovative vegetable[Read More…]
New study finds longer-term nut consumption improves brain insulin sensitivity
This research may be important for the prevention of age-related diseases Results from a recent INC-funded intervention study were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study showed that, for older adults with overweight or obesity, longer-term consumption of mixed nuts significantly improved brain insulin sensitivity. This may be[Read More…]
WHO awards 5 countries for progress in eliminating trans fats for first time
Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand have each demonstrated they have the best practice policy for industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA) elimination in effect, supported by adequate monitoring and enforcement systems WHO has awarded its first-ever certificates validating progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fatty acids to five countries.[Read More…]
FAO launches new portal for statistics on food and diet
The new FAOSTAT domain focuses on statistics from dietary data To help close data gaps and contribute to better guidance for nutrition-sensitive agrifood systems policies, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has created a new domain in the FAOSTAT portal. The domain presents harmonised food and nutrient statistics from different types and[Read More…]
Checkerspot announces breakthrough with development of human milk fat analogue
This results in the production of a new generation of OPO for application in infant nutrition products Checkerspot, a biotechnology company and Certified B Corporation™ that produces unique oils through the fermentation of microalgae, published in Frontiers in Nutrition a breakthrough in the development of a new source of human[Read More…]
Attract a new era of active lifestyle consumers with science-backed UC-II® undenatured type II collagen
A societal shift towards prioritizing health and wellbeing has reshaped our perception of an active lifestyle. What was once confined to sports stadiums and athletes has now expanded into a broad and diverse spectrum of consumers taking a proactive approach to their health. Consequently, the joint health market is expanding[Read More…]
Life-Space expands presence in Southeast Asia, via Lazada platform
This innovative approach has resonated with the younger generation, propelling Life-Space to become a frontrunner in its category As urbanisation and economic levels continue to soar in Southeast Asia, the region has emerged as a burgeoning market for dietary supplement businesses, owing to its remarkable growth potential. Recognising this opportunity,[Read More…]
58% of Australians resolve to eat healthier in 2024
New data from OpenTable has unveiled new revelations about Aussies New Year’s Resolutions, with findings showing 38 per cent of Australians admitting to lying about breaking theirs With the New Year upon us, OpenTable has revealed brand new consumer insights that delve into Aussie’s resolutions for 2024, with more than half (58 per[Read More…]
