January 1, 2024 | Nutrition

Low-carbohydrate diets emphasise healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain

The study found that diets comprised of plant-based proteins fats and healthy carbohydrates were significantly associated with slower long-term weight gain Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were…

January 1, 2024 | Policy and Regulatory

Vietnam and IRRI sign a MoU to enhance research in rice cultivation

The Memorandum of Understanding aims to strengthen and further promote collaboration in research, development, capacity building, and dissemination of innovative rice technologies Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development signed…

December 22, 2023 | Ingredients

Japan’s Spread develops long-life cut lettuce through techno fresh method

The techno-fresh processing method uses pesticide-free, pristine lettuce that is grown in a highly hygienic environment Japan-based company Spread has developed the Techno Fresh processing method which allows for an increase in…

December 12, 2023 | Beverages

Scientists in Finland release recipe for lab-grown coffee 

The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has released detailed information on the process The just published scientific article details the process of creating lab-grown coffee and shows proof of concept for…

December 6, 2023 | Company News

Lactocore and Ingredia collaborate on innovative functional food ingredients

The primary objective of this cooperation is to create a new functional food product for humans, pets and farm animals Biotech startup Lactocore Group has initiated a research partnership with…

December 1, 2023 | Protein Alternatives

Givaudan and Berkeley unveil transformative research on redefining efficiency in alternative protein

The new white paper outlines 10 pathways to more affordable, sustainable plant-based products In their fifth annual collaboration, Givaudan and the University of California Berkeley have released transformative research paving…

November 30, 2023 | Company News

SIG opens Packaging Development Centre in Germany

The new centre features state-of-the-art extrusion and finishing technology, coupled with advanced quality measurement systems and testing equipment SIG is celebrating the official opening of its €10 million Packaging Development…

November 21, 2023 | Nutrition

Taiwan-BioActive Lipid redefines functional food landscape with Lipid Nanoparticles

The company has launched a paradigm-shifting product line, leveraging advanced knowledge in lipidomics to craft nanoparticles capable of transporting an assortment of lipids, including phospholipids, ceramides, and neutral lipids Taiwan’s Lipid…

November 20, 2023 | Beverages

Kyoto Grain System launches Japan Brown Rice Tea Research Institute

Its goal is to introduce genmaicha, the traditional Japanese beverage that is enjoyed daily in Japan, to people around the world As one of Japan’s leading producers of roasted rice, Kyoto Grain System…

November 9, 2023 | Korea

New IFF Co-creation Centre to redefine food and beverages in South Korea

The new facility offers end-to-end product design capabilities, including a dairy and beverage ultra-high temperature pilot plant   IFF announced the opening of its first dedicated food and beverage lab in…