World's first lactation dictionary launched by UWA researchers

Nutrition |  News | 02 Aug, 2018

A world-first lactation dictionary that aims to take the confusion out of breastfeeding was launched today by researchers from The University of Western Australia. LactaPedia is an online ...Read more

Breastfeeding provides strongest nutritional foundation- WHO

Nutrition |  News | 31 Jul, 2018

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and continued breastfeeding up to the age of two years and beyond provides the strongest foundation for lifelong health. Breast milk...Read more

PepsiCo donates $1M more to CFPA

Nutrition |  News | 23 Jul, 2018

PepsiCo has announced a $1 million donation to the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) to continue the PepsiCo Nutrition in Action (NiA), aiming to improve and enhance the healt...Read more

Vietnam launches Zero Hunger Program

Nutrition |  News | 19 Jun, 2018

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has launched the National Action Program Zero Hunger. The program seeks to lower malnutrition rates and stunted growth through improved nutrition ...Read more

China, Russia to promote Dairy Industry development

Nutrition |  News | 31 May, 2018

Recently, China-Russia Nutrition Forum was successfully held in Moscow, taking "World Digestive Health Day" as the theme. The forum was jointly held by Chinese Nutrition Soci...Read more

Nestlé strengthens its research capabilities in Switzerland

Nutrition |  News | 28 May, 2018

Nestlé, the largest of any food company worldwide, recently announced that it will bring together its two scientific discovery units, the Nestlé Research Center and the Nestl&...Read more

Nestlé tops 2018 Access to Nutrition Index

Nutrition |  News | 24 May, 2018

Nestlé is ranked first in the 2018 Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI) released recently for its overall performance in its nutrition-related commitments. This confirms Nestlé&rs...Read more

Pakistan to address nutrition issue

Nutrition |  News | 23 May, 2018

The Ministry of Planning Development and Reform with support from the World Food Programme (WFP) has recently launched the Pakistan Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy 2018-25 (PMNS) to addre...Read more

Impossible Burger makes international debut in Hong Kong

Nutrition |  News | 19 Apr, 2018

Singapore- Hong Kong is the first city outside the United States to serve the Impossible Burger. The plant-based burger patty that tastes - and bleeds - like beef has been touted a Silicon...Read more

High Omega-3 chew for pregnant women

Nutrition |  News | 16 Apr, 2018

Israel based Anlit, Ltd., launches a delicious, high-DHA omega-3 supplement in a single fish-shaped chew to benefit women during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Anlit will present the...Read more

Sri Lanka gets its first noodle meal kit

Nutrition |  News | 10 Apr, 2018

Nestlé has launched yet another exciting innovation to the market – Maggi Creations. It is Sri Lanka’s first ever noodle meal kit, providing consumers with pre-portioned ...Read more

Canadian firm to market plant based meat in China

Nutrition |  News | 22 Mar, 2018

Toronto-based Dao Foods International is targeting China's rising demand for meat and other protein food products with animal-free alternatives.  In this regard, a company has be...Read more

Chipotle downgraded to sell by UBS

Nutrition |  News | 01 Feb, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill's sluggish sales and struggling brand perception spell more downside for investors. "Online review trends have continued to trend downward and have now dropped below...Read more

New study reveals benefits of fruit juices

Nutrition |  News | 22 Jan, 2018

A new study conducted in the US has revealed that consumption of 100% fruit juice is not linked to increasing risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It also supports a growing body o...Read more

General Mills' 301 INC invests in plant-based food and beverage brand

Nutrition |  News | 18 Jan, 2018

Urban Remedy, a maker of plant-based ready-to-eat meals, snacks and beverages, announced the close of a $17 million series B fundraising round led by 301 INC, the business development and v...Read more

PHE launches nutrition campaign for kids

Nutrition |  News | 04 Jan, 2018

Public Health England (PHE) has launched the first Change4Life campaign promoting healthier snacks to help parents take control of their children’s snacking habits. Many of the unhea...Read more

Studies show association between mental health and diet

Nutrition |  News | 28 Dec, 2017

Food can affect one of our biggest organs - the brain. While the link between food and diabetes, heart disease and obesity is well established, any association between mental health and die...Read more

New research to create unsaturated fat ice cream

Nutrition |  News | 28 Dec, 2017

Ice cream is popular the world over - but the saturated fat it contains raises cholesterol, risking heart disease and strokes. Making the tasty treat with unsaturated fat is the Holy Grail...Read more