This partnership will focus on reaching mothers and children with nutrition interventions during the crucial first 1,000 days of children’s lives, from conception to age 2Royal DSM, a global science company active in health and nutrition, UN children’s agency UNICEF, and Swiss-based humanita...
The Canadian government will invest Canadian $3.2 million until 2020 for this initiative.Nutrition International has launched a new initiative in Bangladesh to improve nutrition for women, adolescent girls and newborns. The ‘Right Start Initiative’ is aimed at reducing anaemia, complicat...
This acquisition will give Cargill market-leading participation in the $20 billion global animal feed additives market, as well as world-class technical, regulatory and R&D capabilities and go-to-market strength in approximately 70 countries worldwideCargill has announced that it has signed a bindin...
Limeade joins hands with Zipongo to provide high nutrition to its usersEmployee Management Company Limeade and digital nutrition leader Zipongo announced a partnership to bring the Zipongo nutrition platform to millions of Limeade users and their spouses worldwide. Zipongo’s comprehensive nutr...
UK has started a Food Fortification Programme in Pakistan to improve nutrition.The UK’s Department of International Development (DFID) recently launched a Food Fortification Programme (FFP) during a ceremony in Punjab, Pakistan.
DFID Pakistan head Joanna Reid visited the Data Flour Mill to inaugu...
China lifts ’Brie ban’ on European soft cheeseChina has bowed to lobbying from the European Union and lifted a ban on soft, mould-ripened cheese such as Brie, Camembert, Gorgonzola, Danish Blue, Roquefort and Stilton.
The ban was introduced in early September with Chinese authorities stating th...
Food labels aren’t helping Americans reduce national obesity levelsAmerica is stereotypically known as an obese country, and the most recent report released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Friday proves this stereotype. In 2016, the CDC reported that 39.8 percent of U.S. adults we...
The high protein component of R.T.G. will help to manage satiety and keep energy levels elevated throughout the day.International Protein, an Australian nutritional supplement company, is launching the release of its new Ready to Grow (R.T.G.) range of premium protein drinks.
There are three drinks...
Anchor Life low fat milk powder has been specially formulated with plant sterols to help reduce blood cholesterol. Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka has come up with another country first with its latest dairy innovation focused on heart health. Anchor Life low fat milk powder has been specially formulated ...
Asbah launches ‘Power Rice’ at Anuga 2017 GermanyAsbah, World’s First Social Brand in the Food Category launched its latest offering ‘Power Rice’ at Anuga, Cologne, Germany recently. Unveiling of Asbah Power Rice was done by Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur...
The company’s main categories in Brazil represent a market worth more than €8 billion, according to Euromonitor.Unilever P.L.C. has agreed to acquire Mãe Terra, a natural and organic food business in Brazil. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Mãe Terra’s portfolio includes ...
The Company recently obtained FDA registration for both its LPLDL and SlimBiome product ranges.OptiBiotix Health, a life sciences business developing compounds to tackle obesity,high cholesterol, and diabetes announced the successful launch of its SlimBiome and LPLDL products at Supply Side West in ...
It is the first time HPB and the Food Innovation & Resource Centre (FIRC) are collaborating to develop a healthier staple food and offering it to all food manufacturers.A research centre at Singapore Polytechnic has developed wholegrain yellow noodles made with beta-glucan, a soluble fibre, and rice...
Statistics showed that since PEPSIGLA’s 2013 launch, 95 percent of beneficiaries have registered 100 percent weight gain; while over 90 percent attained normal nutritional status.Barangay Southville III in Muntinlupa City became the site of the newly revitalized PEPSIGLA Nutrition Program, this ti...
The Breakfast Club of Canada hosts Global Child Nutrition ForumAs families transition into the new school year this September, the Breakfast Club of Canada is reminding Canadians that nearly one million children across the country live in poverty and are at risk of starting the school day on an empt...
It aims to establish nutritional standards among the elderly in Singapore and plug gaps in knowledge on an Asian population.A two-year nutrition based study will be conducted by the new Nutritional Health for the Elderly Reference Centre, a partnership between Changi General Hospital and healthcare ...
The transaction was structured as an asset sale with a purchase price of $425 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments.Hormel Foods Corporation announced it has acquired Fontanini Italian Meats and Sausages, a branded foodservice business, from Capitol Wholesale Meats, Inc. The comp...
Collaboration with healthcare providers, nutritionists and government allows for immediate availibility, ensuring faster access to babies in need of critical nutrition In order to help infants diagnosed with Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) in India, Abbott has announced increased access to Abbott&...
