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One-third of Singapore's young face diabetes, rate to double by 2030
Growing obesity in children and young adults is set to worsen already-high rates of diabetes in Singapore, according to epidemiologists there.
Archives for March 3, 2016
ESSNA hat-trick: Gelita, TasteTech & Lonza join sports nutrition trade group
Gelita, TasteTech and Lonza are the latest companies to join the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) in the vigilante trade association’s push to boost membership.
Food Vision Asia 2016 preview
Consumers ‘leanwashed’ by belief that exercise is key to weight loss
Food companies are responsible for “leanwashing” consumers by persuading them that a lack of exercise, rather than an unhealthy diet, is the primary cause of obesity, a Hong Kong-based researcher claims.
Global seaweed production standard gets green light
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has moved a step closer to its ambitious goal of creating a global certification standard for seaweed production after announcing it will be working on the project with the NGO Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
From Paleo to Probiotics: What are the hottest trends in the natural food and beverages market?
From bone broth to grass-fed dairy, trends which start in the natural food market have the potential to move to the mainstream faster than ever before as conventional retailers seek to get a bigger slice of the action in natural and organic foods, says a...
Applied Food Sciences launches new green tea extract for functional beverages
As green tea slowly becomes a staple ingredient in snacks, desserts, beverages, and supplements in North America, not just for its taste but also its benefits, ingredient manufacturers race to differentiate their products in a crowding marketplace.
Fabricant says NPA will overhaul bylaws as a result of lawsuits
The Natural Products Association will change some bylaws as a result of its current legal issues, CEO Dan Fabricant told reporters in a conference call yesterday. Fabricant said he is confident the two lawsuits the group is involved in will resolved in...
Product innovation boosts global sports and energy drinks market: Technavio
The global sports and energy drinks market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 11% from 2015- 2019, according to research from Technavio.
BGG folds astaxanthin, future algal ingredient development into new subsidiary Algae Life Sciences
A new player has entered the astaxanthin market as Chinese ingredient supplier BGG has formed a subsidiary named Algae Life Sciences to market the carotenoid produced from a facility in Yunnan province.
Bill requires mandatory GMO labeling but would not require front of pack ‘warning’ statements
Sen. Merkley introduces new GMO labeling bill backed by Campbell Soup, Amy's Kitchen, but critics say it “can’t pass”
Two days after Senator Pat Roberts’ voluntary GMO labeling bill got the green light from the Senate agriculture committee, Senator Jeff Merkley* (D-OR) has introduced a ‘common-sense’ alternative he claims will please supporters of mandatory GMO...
High carotenoid intake linked to younger biological age
Increased level of blood carotenoids may slow cellular ageing, says a new study from Seoul National University in Korea.
New cucumber extract product Cuvitus to aid muscle and joint health
Manufactured by XSTO Solutions, this new cucumber extract powder ingredient is scheduled to launch next week at Engredea.