Mediterranean diet has been of increasing interest because of its association with heart health A University of Sydney-led review into the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in women has found women who followed a Mediterranean diet had up to 24 percent lower risk of heart disease and a 23 percent[Read More…]
Nutrition
With fast urbanisation, food insecurity to increase in APAC: UN Report
Urgent action needed to combat stunting, overweight and obesity Asia’s cities are growing at such a fast pace that nearly 55 percent of the region’s enormous population is expected to reside in urban areas by 2030, and that will have equally enormous consequences for urban food security and nutrition, according[Read More…]
Vinamilk proudly announced two of its products, Vinamilk Green Farm and Vinamilk 100% Organic
Vinamilk Green Farm and Vinamilk Organic have been awarded the prestigious Clean Label Project (CLP) certification from the U.S. The Clean Label Project (CLP) is a US-based non-profit organization conducting tests and evaluation of products with a series of strict criteria on residues of heavy metals, microplastics, as well as[Read More…]
Chula has researched and developed high-protein, gluten-free pasta noodles for gluten-intolerant health-lovers
Chulalongkorn University‘s Faculty of Science has researched and developed high-protein, gluten-free pasta noodles for gluten-intolerant health-lovers Noodle lovers, pasta is one popular item with its chewy yet soft texture and delicious taste. However, not everyone can fully enjoy pasta due to intolerance to gluten for some— a type of protein[Read More…]
Nutreco Partnership with BiomEdit to Transform Feed Additives Through Microbiome Technology
Collaboration an industry-first focusing on discovery, development, and commercialisation of next-generation ultra-specialty feed additives called Biome-actives to address livestock producers’ health and sustainability challenges The partnership aligns Nutreco Exploration (NutEx), Nutreco’s team tasked with developing proprietary ultra-specialty ingredients to promote its purpose of Feeding the Future, with animal health’s most advanced microbiome biotech company, BiomEdit. The collaboration covers the discovery, development and commercialisation of Biome-actives developed using BiomEdit’s advanced microbiome science and bioinformatics platform. These[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut announced the opening of its Asia Pacific Business Excellence Center (APAC BEC) in Malaysia
The APAC BEC will function as a center of excellence, providing support across the company’s financial and accounting services, information management and technology, customer service, and other corporate and shared service functions. Jo Thys, Chief Operating Officer of the Barry Callebaut Group, who participated in the opening ceremony in Malaysia, said:[Read More…]
FrieslandCampina Ingredients announces it has entered a strategic partnership with specialist biotechnology company Triplebar Bio Inc.
The partnership reaffirms the commitment of both companies to develop innovative and futureproof protein solutions that improve human health. FrieslandCampina Ingredients, the global innovator in healthy and functional ingredients, today announces it has entered a strategic partnership with specialist biotechnology company Triplebar Bio Inc. to develop and scale up the production of[Read More…]
WFP received EUR 7.2 million in funding from the European Union (EU) it helps crisis-affected people in Burkina Faso
Funding helped WFP to supply over 750,000 people in Burkina Faso with life-saving food assistance as humanitarian needs have continued to rise due to insecurity, the impact of climate change, and rising food prices. “The 2022 lean season in Burkina Faso was the worst of the last decade and it[Read More…]
Next Meats focuses on delivering the best-tasting plant-based products to ensure a better future in Tokyo
In 2023, Next Meats Co., Ltd. and group company Dr. Foods Co., Ltd. Launched Vegan Foie Gras, Vegan Caviar, and shelf stable Next Meats products to the plant-based markets in North America. NEXT MEATS Co., Ltd. a Japanese subsidiary of NEXT MEATS Holdings, Inc. is Tokyo based food-tech venture company that has devoted[Read More…]
Lallemand is joining forces by getting involved in the steering committee of the Grand Défi Ferments du Futur
Lallemand has been closely involved in the program development process, in the definition of objectives and content. A highly strategic program that aims to accelerate research and innovation in the field of ferments and fermented foods to meet the challenges of agronomy and ecological transition, food sovereignty and to strengthen[Read More…]
