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 inaugurate the equipment. A delegation of the[Read More…]
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China lifts ’Brie ban’ on European soft cheese
China lifts ’Brie ban’ on European soft cheese China 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 the mould contained colonies[Read More…]
Food labels aren’t helping Americans reduce national obesity levels
Food labels aren’t helping Americans reduce national obesity levels America 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 were obese, a sizeable[Read More…]
International Protein launches new range of protein drinks
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 in all — Coffee,[Read More…]
Fonterra Lanka introduces new diary product
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 with plant[Read More…]
Asbah launches ‘Power Rice’ at Anuga 2017 Germany
Asbah launches ‘Power Rice’ at Anuga 2017 Germany Asbah, 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 Badal, where Gaurav Jain, Director of Asbah[Read More…]
Unilever to acquire natural and organic food business in Brazil
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 organic cereals, cookies, snacks and culinary products. The[Read More…]
OptiBiotix Health launches new products
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 Las Vegas recently. The exhibition provided the[Read More…]
Researchers in Singapore to develop healthier food
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 noodles containing[Read More…]
PEPSI launches community nutrition program
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 time designed for communities and barangays by Pepsi-Cola[Read More…]
