One in five shoppers want more apps to help them reduce food waste: Survey
Over 20% of consumers would like technology to help them tackle food waste, a new survey has found.
Archives for March 21, 2017
Synthetic yeast creations pave way for improved food industry applications
Five new synthetic yeast chromosomes have been created could signal the advent of more nutritious food, less waste and improved processing efficiency, according to the team heading up the project.
No longer a ‘startup’: Bulu Box goes from samples to subscriptions
With its core business of sending boxes of health food and dietary supplement samples to consumers’ doorsteps, Bulu Box has enjoyed 300% revenue growth from 2014 to 2017. It's staff is poised to grow from 25 to 50+ by December 2017, and it plans to ship...
Finnish food tech firm bags first prize for innovative ingredient sensor
Finnish food tech firm Spectral Engines has scooped up first prize in an EU competition for its food sensor that analyses ingredients, nutrients and detects allergens.
Kyowa Hakko’s glutathione expands European presence
Kyowa Hakko is to expand its Setria Glutathione brand in Europe giving consumers a wider option of boosting glutathione levels in the body through oral supplementation.
Cannabinoid nutraceuticals set for European take off?
Europe will become a key market for a number of new cannabinoid-infused nutraceutical products targeting the multi-billion European nutrition industry, said Swiss firm Domaco as it strikes a deal with an Australian cannabis and hemp developers.
Bowel disease benefits of a diet low in certain carbs and sugars revealed: New Zealand data
Adhering to a low FODMAP diet - a diet low in certain sugars and carbohydrates - can help relieve symptoms for women suffering from both irritable bowel syndrome and endometriosis.
OPINION: Why vitamin D is vital for women, especially in Asia
The recent occasion of the International Women’s Day provided a good opportunity to reflect on both gender equality, but also on differences between the genders, writes DSM senior scientist Barbara Troesch.
Indian herbal firm expands product portfolio and explores e-commerce opportunities
Herbal ingredient manufacturer Mrida Greens has added five more nutrient extracts to its herbal extracts product portfolio, and announced plans to venture into the business-to-consumer space.
Just Thrive Probiotic chosen for HIV trial, company says
Thrive Probiotic has gathered data on the company’s Just Thrive Probiotic supplement and its effect on leaky gut syndrome. The results, which have yet to be published, were compelling enough that researchers have approached the company to do a trial on...
Immune boost: DuPont meta-analysis shows positive results for probiotic in elderly
The probiotic strain B. lactis HN019 has a positive effect on the immune system in elderly people, finds a new meta-analysis by DuPont as it launches a new product range.
ABC to detail new grapefruit seed extract adulteration bulletin at Oxford botanicals conference
The American Botanical Council’s information on common adulterants has expanded significantly in the past year. This progress will be detailed at a meeting at an upcoming scientific meeting at the University of Mississippi.
NUTRITION ASIA VIDEO SERIES
VIDEO - Singapore’s war on diabetes: Industry, academics and government 'need to line up like hunters'
With a staggering one million Singaporeans forecast to have type 2 diabetes by 2050 – that’ll be one-sixth of the population – this month’s Nutrition Asia video assesses what is arguably South East Asia’s biggest health crisis.