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Consumers are missing out on potential benefits of functional foods as the food industry and government fail to keep up with advances in science and food technology, according to a report published by the Institute for Food Technologies (IFT) last week.
People who eat no animal products and only raw plant-based foods may have healthier bones than previously thought, shows US research.
UK scientists have developed a new genetically modified strain of golden rice that is said to produce 23 times more beta-carotene than the previous variety, reports Dominique Patton.
Speciality ingredients group Cerestar has launched a range of functional soy products across Europe aimed specifically at the baking industry, believing demand for this practical and healthy ingredient will offset rising soybean prices, writes Chris...
Ocean Spray said yesterday that it has appointed former PepsiCo R&D chief Geoffrey Woolford as vice president of research and development, as part of its efforts to give the company a healthier profile.
Japan's Kirin Brewery says it has new animal and human clinical data showing that one of its lactic acid bacteria strains is effective at preventing atopic dermatitis.