One study demonstrated that exposure to UV-A and blue light temporarily increases the concentrations of total phenolics and anthocyanins in red-leaf lettuce New research from Michigan State University highlights the transformative potential of advanced lighting techniques for indoor lettuce cultivation. It reveals methods to improve both yield and nutritional quality[Read More…]
Nutrition
Amai Proteins completes human clinical trial of sweet proteins with sweelin
This protein can assist consumers worldwide who wish to reduce added sugars in their diets without sacrificing taste or health Israel-based Amai Proteins, a company focused on designing innovative proteins for consumers and industries, has completed the world’s first double-blind, randomised clinical trial examining the effects of their proprietary hyper-sweet[Read More…]
Yakult Group to close plant in China
This move follows the establishment of a stable supply network through the Wuxi and Tianjin plants, managed by its subsidiaries, Wuxi Yakult Co., Ltd., and Tianjin Yakult Co., Ltd. Japan-based Yakult Group has announced plans to enhance efficiency in its manufacturing and sales operations by closing the Shanghai Plant of[Read More…]
From eco-friendly nutrition to egg replacement: How faba beans are transforming the plant-based market
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific If you’re not part of the plant-based protein movement yet, you may soon be in the minority. It is predicted that by 2027, plant proteins will constitute 75 per cent of the alternative protein ingredient demand[1]. Products using these proteins are expected to[Read More…]
Paine Schwartz acquires Promix nutrition and supplements brand
This strategic acquisition of Promix aligns with Paine Schwartz’s Health and Wellness core investment theme Paine Schwartz Partners, a global leader in sustainable food chain investing, announced that Paine Schwartz Food Chain Fund VI has successfully acquired Promix LLC, a high-growth brand of high-quality protein mixes, nutritional supplements, vitamins, and[Read More…]
BioAdaptives announces 5 products ready for phased entry into nutritional marketplace
The Company is cautiously optimistic that this will result in medically supervised proof BioAdaptives ushered in a new direction by appointing James Keener as CEO, Previous management retired, and Keener began focusing on products that are in demand and can change people’s lives. Six months after Keener took over, the[Read More…]
TurtleTree partners with Singapore’s MAD Foods
This partnership will see MAD Foods enhance its popular oat milk coffee beverages with LF+, TurtleTree’s vegan-certified lactoferrin TurtleTree, a local leader in sustainable nutrition, announces it has joined forces with its first Singapore-based organisation, MAD Foods, a company dedicated to offering Ready-to-Drink better-for-you products. This partnership will see MAD Foods enhance[Read More…]
Diestel birds raised with regenerative farming practices improve nutritionally: study
California family-owned regenerative pasture-raised turkeys have a better omega 6:3 ratio and more phytochemical antioxidants Analysis conducted by the Center for Human Nutrition Studies at Utah State University on behalf of Regenified and Diestel Family Ranch, confirms that Diestel turkeys grown with regenerative farming practices are not only better for the land, but can also improve fatty[Read More…]
dsm-firmenich launches innovative multivitamin solution in Japan
This advanced protection ensures that vitamins retain their potency without compromising taste or texture dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, together with Rohto Pharmaceuticals announced the market launch in Japan of Vision R made with the dsm-firmenich patented Sprinkle It Technology (SIT™), multi-layered micronutrient granules designed to address nutritional insufficiencies amongst seniors in support[Read More…]
Barley’s benefits in 3 minutes: why food manufacturers are turning to technical good of beta-glucans
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific Here’s a sobering truth – coronary heart disease (CHD) may be the leading cause of death worldwide, yet a 2023 survey by the American Heart Association noted more than half (51 per cent) of respondents did not know that heart disease is the[Read More…]
