Study links alcohol use to higher consumption of salty ultra-processed foods
New dietary research warns that consuming alcohol can stimulate cravings of salty ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which may fuel excess energy and weight gain. In the study, alcohol triggered...
American Cancer Society finds food deserts and swamps expanding across US
According to new American Cancer Society research, at least 4.9 million people in the US between 2003 and 2023 lived in food deserts, locations without grocery stores or access to healthier...
Sabinsa’s turmeric extract approved as Great Britain novel food for supplements
Curcumin C3 Reduct, Sabinsa’s standardized extract of bioactives from turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), has received novel food authorization for use in food supplements in Great Britain. The ingredient...
International review challenges protein satiety, quality and weight loss assumptions
A new paper authored by over 20 international protein researchers critically reevaluates common claims about dietary protein needs and benefits. Funded by the US National Pork Board, the report...
Liquid I.V. study reveals practical barriers behind US hydration gap
Research by hydration brand Liquid I.V. reveals that 96% of US consumers consider hydration to be important. However, there is a stark disconnect between awareness and reality, as only 44% of...
Ingredion acquires Benicaros upcycled prebiotic fiber from NutriLeads
F&B ingredients supplier Ingredion has acquired the patented prebiotic fiber Benicaros, made from upcycled carrot pomace clinically shown to support immune health. The ingredient was developed by...
Ayana Bio and Brevel win US$1.25M to scale plant cell fermentation for bioactives
US-based biotech specialist Ayana Bio has entered a joint development partnership with Israeli food-tech company Brevel to advance and commercially scale illuminated fermentation — a novel method of...
Ethical Naturals unveils MachaWave matcha and L-theanine blend for energy and cognition
Ethical Naturals has unveiled its MachaWave solution, which blends high-grade organic matcha with AlphaWave, the company’s form of L-theanine produced through a proprietary fermentation and...
