Research first: Soy-rich diet may help women's lung cancer survival
Women who have a diet that is packed with soy prior to diagnosis with certain cancers may have longer survival rates, according to new research.
Archives for March 27, 2013
Inaugural Food Vision heralded as success by global food industry – organisers commit to return in 2014
Following a highly successful inaugural summit last week, organisers William Reed Business Media have confirmed that Food Vision will become an annual event, returning to Cannes, France, in March 2014.
Case study: Firmenich
An unconventional approach to capture the flavour of China
According to Pierre-Alain Ceralli, Firmenich’s vice-president for flavours in China, the country now represents 20% of the total flavour industry’s potential. Furthermore, as China transforms its economy from export-led GDP to a domestic-led economic...
Breast milk substitute wins 17 process patents
Dutch supplier IOI-Loders Croklaan has won 17 process patents for its breast milk alternative Betapol and has another four pending.
Special Edition: New trends in heart-healthy foods
Ingredients line up to support function of endothelial layer
The health of the endothelium, that thin layer of cells lining the blood vessels, is the front line for cardiovascular health. And a variety of food and supplement ingredients are showing promise in supporting the function of this vital tissue.
Special edition: New trends in heart-healthy foods
Emerging heart health ingredients have a long way to go to challenge the established ‘big fish’
The well-established heart health ingredients will remain kings of the castle for the foreseeable future, but there are some pretenders to the crown emerging, according to formulation experts at Fortitech.
CHILDREN'S FOOD CAMPAIGN SLAMS 'EVER ACCOMMODATING ASA'
ASA-OK with us! Nestlé escapes Nesquik rap on ‘poor nutritional habits’ claim
Nestlé milkshake brand Nesquik has escaped UK Advertising Standards Authority censure after viewers of a TV ad alleged that it encouraged ‘poor nutritional habits’ among children, but the Children's Food Campaign slammed the 'ever-accommodating ASA'.
Lutein, zeaxanthin plus omega-3 shows benefits for AMD sufferers
A combination of lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids may boost the pigment in the retina and help people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), says new data from Germany.
Vitamin K2 shows ‘extremely important improvements in clinical outcomes’ for bone health
Supplements containing vitamin K2 may reduce bone loss and improve bone impact strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new ‘ground-breaking’ study sponsored by NattoPharma.
LycoRed expands China sales team as Changzhou operation beds in
With its China business approaching its first half-anniversary, global premix supplier LycoRed has been recruiting senior business development staff for its food and beverage fortification business in the country.