Brexit could impact UK nutrition research funding
Brexit could severely hinder the ability of UK firms and research bodies to participate in big EU-funded food science projects, a leading nutrition scientist has warned.
Archives for March 7, 2017
FDF sends urgent requests to UK government as confidence in the industry falls by almost half
British businesses are almost half as confident about the British business environment as they were last year, a survey has shown. The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has appealed the government for a range of urgent measures seeking to secure the future...
Wasted value: Tomato waste backed for development of ‘nutrient rich’ ingredients
Agricultural tomato wastes could be used to produce valuable functional ingredients as part of a sustainable strategy that uses sustainable extraction methods and contributes to a bio-economy, say researchers.
Josef Brinckmann receives ABC Champion Award
Medicinal plant expert Josef Brinckmann has been named the recipient of the American Botanical Council (ABC) Champion Award for 2016.
Sanat Products plans more acquisitions after snapping up Hindustan Herbals Limited
Thanks to the increased popularity of turmeric and other botanical products in food and beverage, market analysts have seen an uptick of interest and familiarity for Ayurvedic ingredients outside of India, which has translated to increased activity for...
Food Vision 2017
From marketing to taste: How virtual reality will change the food industry
Virtual reality has arrived and is set to change the way the food industry engages with consumers and even the way consumers taste food by creating multisensory experiences, according to one digital marketing expert.
Almost half of all deaths from heart disease & diabetes linked to diet: JAMA study
Omega-3s from seafood, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and whole grains are among the 10 dietary factors associated with an estimated 45% of all cardiometabolic deaths in the US, says a new study.
Pear pomace fibre aids weight loss by boosting gut microbiota: China study
A new study showed insoluble dietary fibre (IDF) from pear pomace can prevent obesity and reduce damage caused by a high-fat diet, with researchers believing it does so by improving gut microbiota.
Omega-3's could defend against air pollution damage: Mice study
Supplementing the diet with omega-3 fatty acids could restrict the tissue and organ damage caused by air pollution, says research.
Glanbia and Nutrition 21 extend strategic partnership with Velositol agreement
Glanbia Nutritionals and Nutrition 21, LLC will co-market Nutrition 21’s Velositol ingredient, extending their long-time partnership.
PureCircle cleared of 'forced prison labour' accusations
Stevia maker PureCircle today (Tuesday) said it would “leave all the options open” as to whether it would seek compensation after it was “cleared” following a dispute with the US authorities over whether stevia imported from China was produced by forced...
Herbalife partners with Indian pharma firm for new R&D lab
Herbalife has launched its first R&D lab in India, in partnership with pharma research and manufacturing firm Syngene.
Asia’s deadly diabetes epidemic: Disease linked to 26% rise in risk of cancer deaths
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is associated with a 26% increase in the risk of death from cancer in Asians, with people in the region also at greater risk of death from certain site-specific cancers than those in the West.
Kohjin rebrands glutathione to highlight accumulating science behind ingredient
Kohjin Life Sciences is betting that a rebranding effort and accumulated science on stability, uptake and health benefits will help make 2017 a breakout year for glutathione.
The Supplement OWL takes self-regulation under its wing
I don’t speak French, but anyone who took a high school civics class is familiar with the term laissez-faire. Literally meaning “to leave alone,” it’s not always the best course of action—especially for our industry.
Japan vows to help tackle global malnutrition by adding more staff to FAO
Japan will provide more staff to work at the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to underscore its efforts to help reduce hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.