researchers-work-on-malnutrition-issue-in-philippines

December 5, 2017 | Nutrition

Researchers work on malnutrition issue in Philippines

The project hopes to combine instant ramen with a tiny nutritional powerhouse called spirulina. A new project by the University of Toronto (U of T) aims to solve some of the…
new-study-shows-label-use-leads-to-healthier-food-choices

December 5, 2017 | Nutrition

New study shows label use leads to healthier food choices

Research using a smartphone app has found people buy healthier foods if they use food labels. Research using a smartphone app has found people buy healthier foods if they use…
bmgf-provides-4-9-m-for-nutrition-study-in-nepal

November 30, 2017 | Nutrition

BMGF provides $4.9 M for nutrition study in Nepal

The team will test a nutritional supplement in 1,800 pregnant women in the Sarlahi District of Nepal. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has provided a $4.9 million grant to a…
mars-buys-minority-stake-in-kind

November 30, 2017 | Nutrition

Mars buys minority stake in Kind

Kind will continue to operate independently, led by its majority stakeholders With an aim to cash in on the growing trend for healthier snacking, Mars has taken a minority stake…
monash-researchers-develop-anti-inflammatory-diet

November 28, 2017 | Nutrition

Monash researchers develop anti- inflammatory diet

Anti-inflammatory diets combine foods that work together to help suppress the main pathways of inflammation. A group of researchers at Monash University’s Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food has developed…
alive-biome-introduces-new-probiotic-drinks

November 27, 2017 | Nutrition

Alive Biome introduces new probiotic drinks

The company has unveiled two drinks featuring citrus and raspberry flavours. Alive Biome, a UK based startup, has launched a new probiotic drink designed to deliver live bacteria, vitamins, and…
malaysian-govt-to-study-aphrodisiac-claims-of-durians

November 22, 2017 | Nutrition

Malaysian govt to study aphrodisiac claims of durians

Studies have shown that the durian has anti-ageing properties and contributed to the body’s production of serotonin. The Malaysian government is looking at conducting detailed studies on claims that durians…
naturex-acquires-100-stake-in-swedish-oat-fiber

November 17, 2017 | Nutrition

Naturex acquires 100% stake in Swedish Oat Fiber

The acquisition of Swedish Oat Fiber, which manufactures oat-based extracts and ingredients, is expected to further strengthen Naturex’s presence in the nutrition segment Plant-based natural ingredients producer Naturex has acquired…
heiko-schipper-to-join-bayer-board-of-management

November 15, 2017 | Nutrition

Heiko Schipper to join Bayer Board of Management

He started his career as an international marketing trainee at Nestlé 21 years ago and held key management positions in Southeast Asia, Switzerland and China. He has held global responsibility…
mopro-nutrition-launched-yogurt-infused-with-whey-protein-isolate

November 8, 2017 | Nutrition

Mopro Nutrition launched yogurt infused with whey protein isolate

Each cup of Mopro is 5.3oz and provides 24g of total protein (13g of which comes from CFM whey protein isolate) with 4g of sugar US functional food brand Mopro…