These high-yielding, nutrient-rich hybrids, enhanced with iron and zinc, offer a powerful solution to tackle malnutrition and boost food security in the country’s arid and semi-arid regions In a major stride toward improving nutrition and climate resilience, Nigeria has officially released its first biofortified hybrid pearl millet varieties. These high-yielding,[Read More…]
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Nestlé launch of MATERNA prenatal products
The range includes three innovative products that incorporate advanced technology and offer nutrients that have proven benefits according to high-level scientific studies Nestlé, a global leader in nutrition and health, announces the launch of MATERNA in Guatemala, a new line of prenatal products designed to help women maintain good health[Read More…]
TopGum unveils delicious iron-rich gummies
The clean-label IronGum formula has no metallic aftertaste and no added sugar TopGum Industries Ltd. is launching IronGum, the high-dose iron gummies with sensory appeal. IronGum – the latest addition to TopGum’s Gummiceuticals™ line – helps people overcome obstacles to taking iron supplements. The vegan gummies have no metal-like taste,[Read More…]
Functional foods in Japan & the role of FOSHU, FNFC, and FFC
Japan is an attractive destination for dietary supplements that appeal to health and wellness companies offering active ingredients with superior nutritional value and food manufacturers looking to expand to new markets. Abstract In today’s scenario, where people increasingly look for ways to improve their overall health and well-being through dietary[Read More…]
Wild fish consumption can balance nutrient retention in farmed fish: research
The researchers found that consuming one-third of current food-grade wild-feed fish directly would be the most efficient way of maximising nutrients from the sea A recent study, published in Nature Food, investigated the nutrient flow from wild fish used as feed to farmed salmon. The study found that six out[Read More…]
Small fish a small solution to big problems
The new FAO paper ‘Small fish for food security and nutrition’ makes a compelling case that food insecurity and poverty can also be addressed through the harvesting and production of small fish Small fish have long been a staple food in many low- and middle-income countries, yet their potential for[Read More…]
