Using food to help demonstrate the basic building blocks of computer science In recognition of food’s significant experiential pleasures, culinary practitioners and designers are increasingly exploring novel combinations of computing technologies and food. However, despite much creative endeavors, proposals and prototypes have so far largely maintained a traditional divide, treating[Read More…]
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Korea develops fluorescent molecular sensor for detecting bad cooking oils
The research team has fabricated a fluorescent molecular sensor that anyone can easily use to accurately measure the cooking extent A team of researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in South Korea, often called ‘fluorescent alchemists’, has developed a straightforward and highly sensitive technology that detects bad[Read More…]
NZ identifies exact amounts of extra vitamin C for optimal health
Suggesting to increase vitamin C intake if overweight New University of Otago, Christchurch research has identified, for the first time, exactly how much extra vitamin C humans need to ingest, relative to their body weight, to maximise their immune health. The study, based in New Zealand, has found that for[Read More…]
Singapore suggests eating more fruits and vegetables to improve cognitive function when ageing
A healthy diet is among the first steps to preserve cognitive function in ageing In a Singapore study, published in the recent edition of the British Journal of Nutrition in March 2022, a team from the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine,[Read More…]
Red Ginseng Reduces Fatigue and Stress-Study
Consumption of red ginseng improved fatigue symptoms and antioxidant capacity. The Korea Society of Ginseng disclosed the results of a study titled The Effect of Red Ginseng on Improving Fatigue, Lethargy and Stress Resistance at The Korea Society of Ginseng Spring Conference in 2022 held at Sejong University on the 21st. In[Read More…]
MONDELĒZ INTERNATIONAL acquires confectionery business from Grupo Bimbo
The acquisition will double the size of Mondelēz Mexico’s business and provide an attractive entry point into the chocolate category, while expanding the company’s presence in snacking. Mondelēz International announced it has entered into an agreement with Grupo Bimbo to acquire its confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately $1.3 billion USD.[Read More…]
Singapore launches FoodPlant-shared facility for small-batch food production
FoodPlant provides affordable access to a wide range of pilot-scale equipment, research and development (R&D) consultancy services, and upskilling courses. The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Enterprise Singapore (Enterprise SG) and JTC jointly launched FoodPlant, Singapore’s first shared facility for small-batch food production that is licensed by the Singapore Food[Read More…]
C.P. Merchandising wins two awards at The Asian Export Awards 2021
Company received two major awards, The Export Initiative of the Year – Food from its plant-based innovative brand, Meat Zero, and The Product Exporter of the Year – Food, from its sustainable packaging C.P. Merchandising, a subsidiary of CP Foods, grabs two awards at The Asian Export Awards 2021, reinforcing[Read More…]
Fathers’ food choice has a lasting effect on future health of babies: study
Principal Investigator Professor Vicki Clifton said the study found pregnant women’s dietary intake was strongly influenced by their partner. The Queensland Family Cohort study, led by The University of Queensland and Mater Research, identified an urgent need for targeted public health messaging to improve the diets of soon-to-be parents. Principal[Read More…]
Farmmi receives multi-product order form North America
North America continues to be one of the world’s largest markets for fungi and represents one of Farmmi’s biggest growth opportunities outside of China Farmmi, Inc. an agricultural products supplier in China, announced that one of its long-term customers placed a multi-product order for dried Shiitake mushrooms and black Mu Er mushrooms. The order will ship for[Read More…]
