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Microbiota composition linked to early infant growth rate

The composition of the gut microbiota in a new-born baby may have a significant impact on the rate of growth during early infancy, according to new research.

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GMO ingredients can form part of Omega-3 supply picture, GOED chief says

Genetic modification of oil seed crops will form an important part of the future omega-3s supply picture, according to Adam Ismail, executive director of the Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).

High dose B vitamins help prevent Alzheimer’s, says researchers

A new study is suggesting that a high dose of B vitamins could stop the onset of Alzheimer’s by preventing shrinkage of the medial temporal lobe, the area of the brain that defines the disease.

Omega-3 sausages: German researchers develop method to tackle oxidation

Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have come up with a new method of adding omega-3 fatty acids to sausages, to allow German consumers to continue eating their favourite foods, but with the main nutritional benefit of fish.

Magnesium L-threonate may boost memory, ease anxiety: animal data

Supplementing the diet of lab animals with magnesium L-threonate may boost the memory lead to the consolidation and retention of conditioned taste aversion (CTA), says a new study that adds to the science behind the ingredient.

Coffee consumption linked to lower risk of autoimmune liver disease

Regular consumption of coffee is associated with a reduced risk of a damaging autoimmune liver disease known as PSC, say researchers.

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Inspiration for innovation: Connecting senior execs with best-in-class innovators creates ‘excellent breeding ground for innovative idea generation’ from FoodNavigator-USA.com

By Stephen DANIELLS

From Nike’s Bill Bowerman being inspired by a waffle iron, to studying the behavior of herding cows for the redevelopment of Times Square, cross-pollination of ideas from different fields can generate big rewards.

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Ready meals on the rise in time-poor Japan from FoodNavigator-Asia.com

With a value growth of 4.3% expected between 2012 and 2017, the prepared meals sector has been showing above-average growth in Japan.

Human nutrition ingredients buoy Omega Protein despite supply uncertainty from NutraIngredients-USA.com

By Hank Schultz

The move into higher value human nutrition markets has helped Omega Protein weather supply uncertainties and boost profits. Fish meal sales—still the company’s primary line of business—were down due to poor yields in the fishing season, but sales of OmegaActiv, the company’s omega 3 oil, were up, cushioning the supply...

UK children’s foods often higher in fat and sugar, study finds from FoodNavigator.com

By Caroline Scott-Thomas+

A significant number of foods marketed to children in the UK are higher in fat and sugar than foods marketed to adults, suggests new research published in Public Health Nutrition.

Euromonitor highlights organic dairy opportunities in Turkey from FoodNavigator.com

Turkish consumers’ interest in health and wellness is still in its infancy but growing rapidly, and means big opportunities for manufacturers of organic dairy products – particularly those targeted to children, according to Euromonitor.

Hydrocolloids may have appeal in clean label and natural-focused products from FoodNavigator.com

By Nathan Gray+

The natural and familiar origins of food hydrocolloids make them ideal for clean label foods and mean they have ‘good prospects’ when communicating to consumers who focus on a products 'naturalness', say researchers.